Bartender (Casual) | Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee Beach in Coogee, Australia

About us

Escape the Ordinary is an innovative Restaurant and Bars partnership between culinary visionary Matthew Butcher, Salter Brothers & IHG across Sydney and Melbourne. Our venue Shutters is located within Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach in a perfect central beachside location, an area priding itself on its laid-back lifestyle, tranquil waters, historic ocean baths and plenty of green spaces.

Shutters is an enchanting day to night restaurant, bar and function space that embraces the true essence of aesthetic social coastal charm. With its namesake shutters windows that frame the shimmering azure waters and golden sands below, this remarkable venue offers an unparalleled dining experience to match the unparalleled, sweeping sea view day or night.

Your day-to-day

As our Bartender, you’ll be full of energy as you greet guests from around the world, whilst also remembering a regular face or two. Your creativity and artistic flair will be evident in the classic and innovative drinks you create for our guests. Your vibrant and accommodating personality will engage guests and ensure they enjoy a memorable experience, bringing our bar to life!

The ideal candidate will have:

• The right to work in Australia

• Valid NSW RSA Competency Card

• Previous experience in a Food & Beverage/Restaurant & Bars related position

• Qualifications in Hotel Management and/or Food & Beverage related field (preferred)

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Bilingual or multilingual language skills (advantageous)

• Excellent personal grooming and hygiene standards

• Fitness – you’ll be on your feet most of the day with bending and kneeling. Sometimes you’ll need to lift, push and pull objects like furniture, crates and kegs up to 23 kg – we have the equipment to support you

• Ability to work in a team and a fast-paced environment and prioritise workloads, as well as assist in supporting the team with other duties as required

• Flexibility to work a 24/7 rotating roster – nights, weekend and public holiday shifts are all part of the job

• Motivation – your presence will impact your team and our guests; therefore, it will be important to stay motivated and energised

What we offer

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including free duty meals, free parking, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

Don’t quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you’d be a great fit for the job? We’ll never know unless you hit the ‘Apply’ button. Start your journey with us today.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual’s, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.