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Absolute pleasure to deal with. Amazing cocktails and fantastic service. Highly recommended!
Bartender, Vaucluse, Sat 16 May 6hrs from midday
$25
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Bartender required
$70
Great Work!
Bartender & Cocktail Maker for Party
$100
Anna was a fantastic bartender for my party. Excellent skills and was helpful above and beyond what was asked of her. Would highly recommend!
Bartending Required
$110
Marty was the perfect bartender he was friendly and very professional, he went over and above to help me with my dinner party. All my guest said “he was so lovely.” I will definitely use him again.
Hi , I needing a bartender/ kitchen hand
$40
Easy going. Great conversation, great drinks. Would hire again.
Bartender/mixologist
$30
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Top Bartending related questions
Yes, bartenders can service non-alcoholic beverages. These are known as “mocktails”. They are flavoured like popular alcoholic beverages minus the alcohol. You can go through the menu with your Tasker. You can set a drinks menu for the evening or simply brief them on popular drinks customers look for at the bar.
For restaurants, leftover liquor is properly stored by employees and bartenders. There is no need to worry about what happens to it. For events, most liquor is shouldered by you. So, it is your decision on what will happen to leftovers. You can choose to store the liquor back at home or give them away to guests. Just be sure to give them away responsibly!
It is always great to look for experience and skill in a bartender you hire. They need to be able to prepare many alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages asked by customers. Bartenders should have good communication skills and can assess a customer’s needs and preferences to make recommendations.
Be sure to hire a bartender with a Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate. This shows that a bartender went through Technical and Further Education (TSA) in hospitality schools, private training institutes or online courses. It is also a plus if they completed certificates in hospitality. It is crucial to make sure bartenders for hire have this to avoid any complications upon hiring them.
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What do bartending services include?
From martinis to cosmopolitans, you can rely on bartenders to shake things up. Alcoholic drinks are always an excellent addition to the menu for any occasion. You can even have someone cater cocktails for a fancier affair. Here are some services you can get when hiring bar staff:
Full-service bartending
Depending on the occasion, you can hire a full bartending service. They offer different packages depending on the size of your event. Complete services include the bartenders, barbacks, mixing, drinks, and serving equipment. Some services also have separate packages available if you want to provide the alcohol for your event. Some go to the lengths to plan a special menu of drinks for the occasion. Taskers will be in charge of setting up the bar, serving the drinks, and even cleaning up afterwards.
Planning the menu
You can add flair to any hospitality service with a customised menu. It is a good idea to hire someone who has attention to detail. Some cocktail bartenders for hire include menu planning to their services. This may consist of planning sessions and pre-event tasting. They can also customise menus based on speciality drinks, fresh and seasonal ingredients, and the theme of an event.
Choosing a mobile bar
A mobile bartender brings the party to any venue with a bar on wheels. You can have it set up at any location, like hotel function rooms or your backyard. You have the option to customise its look depending on the theme. It is an efficient option because of the many elements present on the bar. The panel bars and folding shelves of a mobile bar make it easier to serve guests their favourite cocktails during private events.
Mixing speciality cocktails and drinks
When hiring a cocktail bartender, you are usually after their skills and speciality drinks. You may need to provide the spirits, wine, and beer. You may also need to provide equipment for them although some choose to bring their own equipment. Professionals may speak with you in advance to advise you on what drinks to provide. It is essential to communicate what drinks you want to be served during your party or corporate event.
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Party wait and bar staff
$700
Manly NSW, Australia
13th May 2024
Looking for 3 wait/bar staff to prepare and serve premade cocktail food and drinks at 50th birthday for 90 people. Experienced wait and bar service plus an RSA required. 4-11pm
Looking for a waiter and someone with some bartending skills
$36
Ascot Vale VIC, Australia
13th May 2024
Time 4.30pm till 11pm Dress code must be black and white with either a bowtie or tie. I am looking for a waiter to help serve drinks on arrival to my guest you will also be helping serve food around the room handing drinks out that My bartender will be making, cleaning up and washing up glasses and collecting any rubbish. I have a Bartender already working for me but I have 15 guest coming and he will need some help. I will also need help, I normally run around and do everything so I’m looking for someone who can help do what ever I need to be done. Everyone is very nice and it will be a friendly party so looking for someone I can trust in my house and I also want you to feel welcome and be able to talk to my guest and enjoy yourself . I will be having drag queens coming to perform so this is a gay friendly party, SO PLEASE BE GAY FRIENDLY PLEASE 😊🏳️🌈 I write this because I’ve had people from Airtasker before and they say they are gay friendly and they turn out not to be.
Bar staff hire for wedding
$600
Brookfield QLD, Australia
13th May 2024
Hi, I require 2 people to service the bar areas at my wedding at Brookfield Hall on the 13th July. We require the staff to come onsite from 2pm to get the bar ready for guests arriving from 3pm. The bar will mostly be self-service, however we would like 2 staff to be onsite to assist with restocking, cleaning up and helping with ad hoc items throughout the night. We have caterers looking after the food for the night and cleanup of these items/crockery etc. So will only require bar staff onsite until 8pm.
2 x bar staff for corporate function in Warriewood
$250
Warriewood NSW, Australia
12th May 2024
We are looking for an experienced and friendly individual to help us host a work function at our office in Warriewood. We need someone to do drinks and another to do simple food prep of food/nibbles and serve. (We have already booed someone for food) Plus clean-up and tidy 5pm till 10pm approx
Bartender needed
$150
Manor Lakes VIC, Australia
12th May 2024
Ladies kitty party needed bartender
Bartender for 40th birthday
$400
Fig Tree Pocket QLD, Australia
12th May 2024
Help with pairing cocktails. Help with estimating quantities. On the day, preparing cocktails and manage bar.
bartender
$400
Willunga SA, Australia
11th May 2024
Serving of beer and wine and cocktail Slushie machine
Bartender
$300
South Kingsville VIC, Australia
11th May 2024
Cocktail bar tender For 40th bday Location south Kingsville 3-hours
Bartending
$250
Armadale VIC, Australia
15th Apr 2024
Bartending/cocktails for private event for 40-50 people.
Unbelievably good! We’ll use her again,
Bartender to pour drinks at house event
$120
Rockdale NSW, Australia
14th Apr 2024
Serve guests drinks from 6:30pm-10:30pm
Tom was absolutely amazing!!! Everyone loved him and he did a great job. Would definitely hire again :)
Bartender for an event
$175
Melbourne VIC, Australia
10th Apr 2024
Looking for a bartender for a Surrealist themed party to create and serve 5 experimental cocktails to a group of 20 people. (Alcohol and drink menu will be provided)
Daniella was amazing! She was punctual and incredibly friendly. All of her drinks were delicious and the guests all loved her!
Bartender/mixologist
$400
Collingwood VIC, Australia
6th Apr 2024
Needing a bartender/mixologist to serve approx 40 guests at a birthday next Saturday 13th April in Collingwood. Party will run from 6-10pm, however bartender likely will need some extra time to set up and pack up/clean up. Must know how and have experience making cocktails. Will be serving, beer, wine and spirits also.
Luke was fantastic! He helped set everything up and made excellent cocktails. He was super friendly and even provided an itemised list of everything we needed. I would definitely use his services again and highly recommend him!
Bartender/Hospitality Assistant for Party
$200
Brunswick West VIC, Australia
21st Mar 2024
Hi there I’m throwing a party for around 40-50 guests. We would love some help with: - setting up and running a bartending station (pouring wines and making a small number of cocktails); - serving guests; - help with setting up for the party beforehand; - doing some light cleaning/tidying up as the party progresses; - generally keeping the party running smoothly; - providing a shopping list and having a prep discussion in the lead up to the night. Our offer assumes 1 hour prep before the party so you can setup and get the bar ready. And therefore the time of the job is 4.5 hours — from 6.30pm to around 11pm. Happy to pay you for any extra time if needed. Preference for airtaskers with hospitality and private party hosting experience. Thanks!
Vee is a brilliant bartender. She ran the bar so smoothly and made great cocktails for our party. Our friends had such a lovely evening and so many commented on what a great host Vee was.
I need a bartender
$240
South Yarra VIC, Australia
20th Mar 2024
I need a bartender to make and serve drinks for a party. From 4PM to 10PM in South Yarra. I need someone who has good knowledge in mixing drinks and making cocktails. There will be 25 guests. Cocktails and drinks serving list: Espresso martini, margarita, negroni, gin & tonic, vodka lime soda.
Daniella was excellent. Went above and beyond. Highly recommend!
Home Cocktailist/ Bartender Needed
$200
North Ryde NSW, Australia
16th Mar 2024
Bartender/ Cocktailist needed for a house party. 4 hours of service; 7.30pm to 11.30pm. Limited drinks menu, easier for you, you ain’t no need to know the cocktail bible.
Ani was awesome. Not only did she make good cocktails she also helped in cleaning. Highly recommended.
Cocktail bartenders
$300
Greenwich, New South Wales, Australia
14th Mar 2024
Bday 13/04/2024 make cocktails
Awesome great cocktail maker really professional really happy I would recommend to anyone
Help bartend my party
$25
Duncraig WA, Australia
12th Mar 2024
I would like someone to assist making cocktails for a 40th birthday party at my home. Looking for 3 hours (7pm - 10pm) work - $25 per 30mins
Deb had great communication assisting with ingredients planning
Looking for a mixologist/bartender
$200
Caulfield North VIC, Australia
5th Mar 2024
Having a small house party for 30 to 40 people and require a bar tender to make up basic cocktails. G and Ts, Mojitos, Daiquiris. Party starts 9:15, so perhaps 8:30-45pm start for 3 hours.
We had a great experience with Carolina. She was puntual, skilled and has a really pleasant demanour. Would use again forsure....!!
Waiter or Waitress, Bartending and Housekeeping
$250
Moonee Ponds VIC, Australia
3rd Mar 2024
We are having a house party for 70 people. We require 2 waiter/waitress to serve drinks and housekeeping. We require 2 x waiter/waitress from 4.00pm - 9.00pm. Waiter or Waitress will be paid $250.00 each for services.
Claire and Sam were amazing! They ran the bar, cleaned up all night and all our guests commented on how kind, hardworking and amazing they were. Would highly recommend Claire and Sam in a heartbeat.
Bartender (must be able to make cocktails)
$200
Gladesville NSW, Australia
3rd Mar 2024
Need a bartender for a 50th birthday party, 5.30-9.30pm Would like to serve 2-3 cocktails, wines & beer Looking for someone with own equipment & must have RSA We will supply the alcohol and cocktail ingredients If you have an assistant who can serve drinks, clear & wash glasses as we go - happy to discuss that separately so not impacted by charges Our caterer will deal with food setup and serving. Cheers! Rum Due date: Saturday, 2 March 2024
Lovely to work with. Organised & turned up on time. Happy to have Kath again.