Founded in 2010, we’re an independently owned and operated lifestyle brand with hotels & restaurants across Hong Kong, Australia, and Indonesia. Over the years we’ve grown exponentially, both in size and confidence. But our attitude towards our guests and our passion for what Ovolo stands for remains as strong as ever. We’ve never been afraid to be ourselves, to zig when the others zag, to be creative and spontaneous, and to stand out from the crowd. It’s what we’re famous for. It’s what we love.

Our mission is to share happiness. With bright eyes and even brighter minds, we create the kind of good vibrations that carry far and wide. Across continents and overseas. Throughout hotel lobbies, and beyond. It’s everywhere you look. Places filled with a special kind of sparkle that keeps people coming back for more.

And want to know what makes Ovolo more special, more unique, and more original than all the rest? Our people. Just the way they are. At Ovolo, we want you to be yourself. It’s what keeps us from swimming in the ‘sea of sameness. That’s why here we’ve ditched the tired old ‘corporate scripts’ and empowered our people to speak from the heart. Characters and mavericks, come one, come all. We’re after you with all your you-ness.

Your Venue - Monster Kitchen and Bar 

The Monster is an herbivore. 

Canberra’s only refined vegetarian dining experience, Monster Kitchen and Bar, has a deep respect for locally sourced and seasonal ingredients landing an exciting set of fresh ideas with conscious consumption at the forefront. Monster Bar offers an elevated cocktail experience created with modern techniques using a selection of seasonal fruits and vegetables, ever-changing to highlight the season. Implementing our very own twist on the most iconic cocktails you’d only find in the best hotel bars around the world.

The Gig

As our new Head Bartender, you will not only design, create and implement all things cocktails, but you will lead the bar team to ensure we are providing the ultimate experience to our guests! You will work closely with the F&B General Manager to establish a smooth running of operational requirements. This is a Full-Time role operating on a 7 day rotating roster. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Design, create and serve amazing cocktails to our hotel and external guests
• Effectively lead a busy bar team
• Have a high standard of operations, procedures and service 
• Devise comprehensive and user-friendly standards and procedures for beverage operations and communicate effectively across the team
• Ensure that the bar and surrounding areas are kept clean and tidy at all times and well maintained
• Work as a team builder to recruit, train and hire staff
• Establish and customize service level standards
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships
• Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning through the introduction of new programs and strategies
• Enhance and/or develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures that will positively impact the P&L and improve the overall bar operation

About you

At Ovolo, we are all about YOU. We provide a fun and exciting environment and all we ask is that you give us your dedication to our brand and most importantly, your team! As our Head Bartender, you will have excellent knowledge of mixology and serving drinks with at least 3 years in a high-end cocktail environment. You will already have a working knowledge in P.O.S (Micros) systems or similar. You will come with a passion and willingness to learn, as well as a positive all-round attitude that will surely brighten up anyone's day. You will also have strong leadership qualities with the ability to work in a dynamic team. 

What you'll get...

• Well, there's the chance to shine in a brilliant team environment in Australia, Hong Kong and now Indonesia – bring your personality and sense of fun to work and the most amazing team to work with.
• Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you
• Receive Hotel benefits in rooms and our fabulous F&B outlets
• Stay Fit and Fabulous; be involved in our Wellbeing Programmes
• Develop relationships and make a difference to other people’s lives through our Community Programme
• Autonomous role with oodles of creative license & chance to showcase your entrepreneurial talent

Apply now!