Bartender
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Rotorua, New Zealand · Full-Time · $85,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
A new gastropub in Rotorua is recruiting three experienced bartenders for its opening team. This full-time Bartender role combines accurate drink preparation with welcoming service, from cocktails to beer, wine and spirits. You will help establish orderly bar routines while responding confidently to customers during busy periods.
The work extends beyond serving drinks to stock control, transactions and opening or closing duties. Sponsorship is available for eligible overseas applicants, subject to job check approval and immigration requirements. Evening, weekend and public holiday availability is needed.
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and present alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, making cocktails to the venue's recipes and service standards.
- Serve beer, wine and spirits with informed product knowledge and comply with responsible alcohol service rules in New Zealand.
- Welcome customers professionally, communicate confidently and respond to their service needs.
- Process transactions accurately through the POS system and assist with cash handling and end-of-shift procedures as required.
- Monitor beverage supplies, organise stock and assist with rotation, ordering and inventory control.
- Keep bar and service spaces clean and complete opening and closing duties when required.
- Coordinate with colleagues to maintain effective service during busy trading periods.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Have a minimum 2 years of relevant professional bartending experience, with practical cocktail preparation and beverage service skills.
- Bring working knowledge of beer, wine and spirits and provide evidence of relevant employment where required.
- Communicate effectively and deliver strong customer service, remaining confident, reliable and professional in a busy hospitality setting.
- Be available for evening, weekend and public holiday work.
- Applicants must satisfy the applicable New Zealand immigration requirements.
- If an English test is required, applicants must meet current Immigration New Zealand requirements or qualify for an accepted exemption.
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