Barman

At Earth Hotels, we don’t do cookie-cutter hospitality.

As a Barman/Junior Bartender, you are the link between bar support and bar service. You will prepare and serve beverages within your training and approved recipes, keep the bar set up, stocked and spotless, and support the Bartenders so every Earthling enjoys fast, consistent and friendly bar service. This role is about building your craft, learning from the bar team and keeping the vibe strong on every shift.

What on Earth Will You Do?

• Prepare and serve beers, wines by the glass, soft drinks, juices and simple mixed drinks to brand standards and approved recipes.
• Welcome guests with warmth and confidence, and build strong product knowledge of the bar menu.
• Support the Bartenders with counter and table service orders, keeping service smooth during peak hours.
• Share allergen information using approved menu details, and refer anything uncertain to the Bartender or Head Bartender.
• Prepare signature cocktails and mocktails once trained and signed off by the Head Bartender, following approved recipes and measures.
• Prepare garnishes, juices, syrups and batches within training; label and date every preparation.
• Ensure correct glassware, garnish and presentation for every drink served.
• Use accurate measures and portion control to keep taste and cost consistent.
• Complete opening, replenishment and closing checklists for the assigned bar station.
• Set up mise en place, ice, glassware and tools before service, and keep the station stocked throughout the shift.
• Use hygienic ice handling and keep clean equipment separate from dirty items.
• Clean, sanitise and store bar tools, equipment and glassware correctly; coordinate glass washing with Stewarding.
• Report equipment defects promptly; do not attempt untrained repairs.
• Restock spirits, mixers, garnishes and consumables according to par levels and instructions.
• Assist with receiving checks, stock rotation, daily counts and monthly stock takes.
• Minimise wastage through careful handling, accurate measures and correct storage.
• Follow bar priorities set by the Head Bartender and support the Bartenders during busy periods.
• Guide Bar Attendants on replenishment routes, ice handling and cleaning routines.
• Learn from the Bartenders and Head Bartender to build cocktail skills and readiness to progress to Bartender.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful and high-energy working environment.
• Record all beverage orders in POS before preparation; follow approved procedures for transfers, complimentary drinks, voids and payments.
• Follow approved storage, shelf-life and rotation procedures for all prepared items.
• Record spills, breakages, wastage and stock discrepancies and report them to the Head Bartender.
• Follow responsible alcohol service procedures; refer age verification, refusal of service and intoxication concerns to the duty manager.
• Attend role-specific induction, menu and beverage training, SOP and sequence-of-service training and mock service.
• Support bar station setup, stock and equipment checks; report missing items, defects and training gaps before launch.
• Practise replenishment routes, glassware flow and core drink preparation before opening.
• Follow approved hygiene, allergy communication, safety and emergency procedures; report incidents and unsafe conditions promptly.
• Handle tools, glass and chemicals safely according to training.
• Carry out additional reasonable duties within training and competence as assigned by management.