Bar,cafe jobs in Launceston TAS

Du Cane Brewery & Dining Hall

FOH and Bar Staff

About Us:

We are Launceston locals who love to get out into the wilderness and explore Tasmania’s amazing natural parks and reserves. We’re also passionate about creativity and believe Launceston or ‘Launnie’ is at a tipping point, and we’re excited to play our part in the evolution of this Northern Tasmanian town renowned for its great food & beverage and unparalleled lifestyle.

Du Cane Brewing - Purpose:

To champion and conserve Tasmania’s walking culture and environment, and be the beer for all Launcestonians and a refuge for the like-minded.

As part of our journey, we are opening a brand new home, the ‘Du Cane Brewery & Dining Hall’ on Princes Square in the heart of Launceston. As well as bringing Tasmanian bushwalking culture to life, we aim to create a space that embraces creativity and diversity, is welcoming and inclusive and celebrates quality local food and beverage.

Role Profile

We are on the hunt for enthusiastic FOH and Bar staff with proven experience in working in a large scale, high turnover environment while delivering exceptional customer service.We need team players with excellent communication skills and a real customer-focused work ethic.

You will be the first friendly face our customers will see when they arrive and the last friendly face they see before they leave.

Reporting To:

• Venue Manager
• Assistant Venue Manager

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Confident presence behind the bar with the ability to effectively explain our range
• Accurately take food and drink orders
• Running food and drinks throughout the venue
• Build the Du Cane brand through beer sales and education and ensure the brand story is clearly communicated to visitors
• Ensure an exceptional and consistent level of service, delivering the key performance indicators and range of quality food, beverage, and entertainment offerings in a clean and professional environment
• Engage the hearts and minds of the local community creating a space that they feel ownership of the venue
• Stock management and control

Ideal Background / Experience:

• A minimum of 1 year experience in a strong hospitality environment is desired
• In‐depth knowledge of food and beverage
• Ability to confidently deliver food and drink via bridging and tray service
• Previous experience with online booking systems, POS (Lightspeed) strongly desirable

Personal Attributes:

• High levels of motivation and a proven self-starter
• Friendly, engaging demeanor and positive attitude
• A passion for the outdoors and craft beer
• Flexibility to work when required, including some nights
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Takes direction and applies it to the required tasks
• Well organized, dependable and results focused
• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Ability to embrace the Du Cane Brewing values

Du Cane Brewing Co. – Values

• LEAVE NO TRACE

We believe beer can act for good. As guides, and as Du Cane, we have an unbreakable bond with our environment. Everything we do is about expressing and protecting it at all costs. We therefore tread lightly, and leave our world as we found it. Through our beers, and through the brewery, we will be an unwavering voice for sustainability, conservation and exploration.

• OUT IN THE ELEMENTS

We don’t sell out to passing fads, or to the brewing giants, we brew beer for us — the beers we like to drink when we’re at the pub or out in the elements, in our element. Because we’re comfortable going off-grid and out on our own, forging our own path, rallying against the trends and expectations of the modern world.

• ONLY THE ESSENTIALS

We believe in packing light and keeping things simple. Everything we do has a purpose or a function — whether that’s merch made from recycled materials, or beer cans that convey information and engage. We don’t take more than what we need, we just strip everything back to its basics, keep it pure and simple, and just enjoy what we have.

• LOCALLY GROWN AND SHOUTED

We’re pretty proud of our community, and the quality of our people, our environment, our crafts and our produce. We think the world is keen to learn a thing or two from us... So, we’re happy to share our beers, our stories, and our trails, so that no matter where you are, whether on a distant track or at the local, you’ll feel like you’re here alongside us, living Du Cane.

Job Types: Casual, Part-time

Pay: $26.44 – $47.00 per hour

Experience:

• high volume bar: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)