Bartender - Champagne Bar

About the role

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, a Sofitel Ambassador, is looking for a Bartender to join its Food & Beverage team at Champagne Bar. The bar is described as a vibrant space where beverages, French flair and hospitality meet, and the role involves crafting cocktails, champagne, wine and other drinks while engaging warmly with guests.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cocktails, champagne, wine, spirits and other beverages to Sofitel standards.
• Deliver warm, engaging and personalised service to every guest.
• Recommend beverages confidently and show strong product knowledge.
• Maintain excellent presentation of the bar, glassware, equipment and service areas each shift.
• Ensure drinks are prepared consistently, accurately and efficiently.
• Take orders, process transactions and keep guest accounts accurate.
• Assist with stock replenishment, stocktakes, ordering and minimising wastage.
• Maintain responsible service of alcohol standards at all times.
• Work with the wider Food & Beverage team, support colleagues during busy periods and respond to guest requests professionally.

Required profile

• Previous bartending or beverage service experience, ideally in a premium, luxury or high-volume environment.
• Strong beverage and product knowledge and the confidence to recommend drinks.
• Excellent attention to detail and a warm, confident, charismatic personality.
• Ability to stay calm and organised during busy service, with a strong team spirit.
• Current RSA certificate and full Australian working rights.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.