Introduction:
About the Company
The San Telmo Group is a Melbourne-born hospitality group operating five unique restaurants — San Telmo, Palermo, Asado, Pastuso & Robata. Each venue is united by fire, quality ingredients and unforgettable guest experiences. Founded in 2011 and still based in Melbourne, we are a team of passionate hospitality professionals who believe great food deserves great service. It’s an exciting time for the Group, with San Telmo Brisbane — our first interstate expansion — opening at the end of June 2026.
About the Role
Located in Melbourne's CBD, Pastuso is one of Melbourne's leading South American restaurants, renowned for vibrant flavours, premium produce, exceptional beverages and warm hospitality. We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Bartender to join our team on a permanent full-time basis.
This role is ideal for a hospitality professional who enjoys creating memorable guest experiences through exceptional beverage service. You'll work alongside an experienced management team in a fast-paced, premium environment while continuing to develop your cocktail, wine and spirits knowledge.
As a Bartender at Pastuso, your day-to-day will involve:
- Preparing and serving cocktails, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages to a consistently high standard
- Providing knowledgeable beverage recommendations and engaging with guests at the bar
- Maintaining exceptional bar presentation, cleanliness and organisation
- Assisting with stock control, ordering, stock rotation and inventory management
- Building strong product knowledge across cocktails, wine, spirits and South American beverages
- Working closely with floor, kitchen and management teams to deliver seamless service
Skills & Experience
- Minimum 1–2 years' experience in a bartending role within a premium, high-volume restaurant, cocktail bar or hospitality venue
- Strong cocktail preparation and service skills
- Excellent communication and guest engagement abilities
- WSET Level 2 or WSET Level 3 highly regarded
- Strong interest in wine, spirits and beverage education
- Ability to remain calm and organised during busy service periods
- Availability to work full-time, primarily Saturday to Wednesday, with flexibility as required
- Full working rights in Australia - i.e. Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or NZ Citizens only
Description:
Culture
People enjoy working here because we treat hospitality as a craft, not just a job. We invest heavily in training and development, maintain rosters that respect your time outside work and consistently promote from within. One of our current Directors started as a Kitchen Hand — that is the kind of growth we make possible.
Benefits
- Generous pay, tips and bonus structure
- Convenient location less than 10 min walk from Parliament and Flinders St stations
- Permanent full-time employment (job security)
- Structured 38–40 hour workweek with genuine work-life balance
- Fully funded external training and development opportunities
- Monthly appraisals and development plan reviews, so you'll always know how you're tracking and what the next step in your career progression looks like
- 40% Staff dining discounts across all five venues
- Clear progression pathway to Departmental Trainer, Bar Supervisor and beyond
- Work with and learn from some of Melbourne's most respected hospitality professionals
Skills and Experiences:
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application. For a confidential conversation about the role, contact Human Resources via
[email protected]. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 business days for an initial phone screen.
The San Telmo Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
