Bartender

About San Telmo Brisbane

Located in the heart of Brisbane, San Telmo Brisbane brings the energy, flavours and hospitality of Argentina to Queensland. Centred around our open parrilla grill, our menu celebrates premium Australian produce, bold Argentinian flavours and traditional fire-based cooking, all delivered in a vibrant, fast-paced dining environment.

Who We Are

By joining San Telmo Brisbane, you become part of The San Telmo Group – an independent hospitality group founded in Melbourne in 2011. The Group operates six unique restaurants across Melbourne and Brisbane: San Telmo, Palermo, Asado, Pastuso, Robata and San Telmo Brisbane.

We believe exceptional hospitality starts with exceptional people. That’s why we invest heavily in training, development and internal promotion, creating genuine opportunities for our team to build long-term careers in hospitality. One of our current Directors started with us as a Kitchen Hand – that is the kind of growth we create!

Position Available

Permanent Part Time Bartender – Restaurant Award Level 2

We're looking for a Part-Time Bartender (24-25 hrs per week) to join our team at San Telmo Brisbane. This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a busy restaurant bar, has a passion for cocktails, wine and spirits, and takes pride in delivering friendly, efficient and knowledgeable service.

What's In It For You

• Generous tips on top of your hourly rate and access to monthly incentives

• Consistent hours on a permanent part-time contract

• 40% staff discounts across all San Telmo Group venues

• Convenient CBD location, less than a 10-minute walk from Central Station

• Delicious staff meals on the house, enjoyed side-by-side with a wonderful team

• Structured training and ongoing development from an experienced bar leadership team

• Regular appraisals and development plan reviews, so you'll always know how you're tracking and have a clear pathway for further development

• Genuine opportunities for career progression and internal promotion

• Develop your knowledge of Argentinian wines, classic cocktails, premium spirits and South American hospitality

• Be part of an established hospitality group with six unique venues across Melbourne and Brisbane

Your Day-to-Day Will Include

• Preparing and serving cocktails, wines, beers and spirits to San Telmo Brisbane's standards, ensuring quality, consistency and presentation

• Delivering warm, attentive bar service, confidently recommending drinks and sharing your knowledge with guests

• Working closely with the bar and restaurant teams to ensure smooth, efficient service while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, stock organisation and responsible alcohol service

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrated experience as a Bartender in a busy restaurant or similar hospitality environment, with confidence preparing cocktails and managing high-volume service

• Strong knowledge of cocktails, wine, beer and spirits, excellent customer service skills and a current Queensland RSA certificate

• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and public holidays, with the ability to work busy weekend shifts

Who You Are

• Passionate about cocktails, wine, spirits and genuine hospitality

• Warm, engaging and confident when interacting with guests

• Calm, organised and efficient during busy services

• A proactive, reliable team player who communicates well with both bar and floor staff

• Well-presented, punctual and committed to delivering consistently high standards

• Keen to learn, develop your skills and contribute to a positive team environment