Mocktail & Cocktail Mixologist
Company: Unique African Restaurant
Location: Canberra City, ACT
About Us
Unique African Restaurant is a premium pan-African dining and cultural venue opening in the heart of Canberra City. We’re bringing together elevated African cuisine, vibrant culture, exceptional hospitality and live entertainment to create a unique dining experience in Canberra.
About the Role
We’re looking for a talented, creative and experienced Mocktail & Cocktail Mixologist to help build our beverage offering from the ground up.
Initially, the role will focus on creating exceptional non-alcoholic mocktails, with the opportunity to transition into full cocktail service once our liquor licence is approved.
You’ll have the creative freedom to develop signature, Instagram-worthy drinks that complement our African-inspired menu and premium dining experience.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and prepare premium mocktails for daily service, special occasions and events
* Help develop a distinctive signature drinks menu, including African-inspired flavours and ingredients
* Create visually impressive drinks with beautiful garnishes and presentation
* Maintain consistency in flavour, quality, portioning and presentation
* Assist with bar and beverage station setup and organisation
* Monitor beverage ingredients, garnishes and stock levels
* Maintain excellent hygiene and cleanliness standards
* Suggest seasonal, themed and event-specific drink specials
* Deliver warm, professional and friendly guest service
* Work closely with the kitchen and front-of-house teams to create a seamless dining experience
* Transition into cocktail preparation and alcoholic beverage service once our liquor licence is approved and all licensing requirements are met
What We’re Looking For
* Previous experience as a mixologist, bartender or professional drink maker
* Strong mocktail and/or cocktail-making skills
* Creativity and confidence in developing original drinks
* Excellent knowledge of flavour combinations, garnishing, glassware and presentation
* Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
* Reliable, professional and well-presented
* Ability to work evenings, weekends and events as required
* RSA certification, or willingness to obtain the required certification before serving alcohol
* Fine-dining, restaurant, lounge or high-volume hospitality experience is highly regarded
* Knowledge of African or tropical flavours is an advantage, but not essential
What We Offer
* The opportunity to help shape the drinks program of a brand-new premium African restaurant
* Creative freedom to develop signature drinks
* A vibrant and culturally rich working environment
* Opportunity to grow with the restaurant as our beverage and bar program expands
* The chance to have your creations become part of the signature Unique African experience
To Apply
Please send your resume along with a short introduction about your drink-making experience and style to:
Uniqueafricanrestaurant.com.au
If you have photos or videos of mocktails or cocktails you’ve created, we’d love to see them too.
Join us and help create a drinks experience Canberra will remember.
Pay: $28.47 – $42.74 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
