Bartender

Job Opportunity at Mix’d Cocktail Bar –  Bartender with cocktail experience 

Location: Mix’d Cocktail Bar, Ahuriri, Napier (New Zealand)
Job Type: Fixed Term / Full Time
Start Date: From October 2026
Pay Rate: $25-27 per hour

Mix'd Cocktail Bar

Mix'd is one of Napier's hottest new additions to Hawkes Bay, bringing an incredibly diverse cocktail menu and an impressive share plate style food menu to the local hospitality scene, one of New Zealand's finest and most famed food and drinks regions. 

Love the buzz of hospitality and want to be part of a vibrant team?
Mix’d Cocktail Bar in beautiful Ahuriri, Napier is looking for a reliable and hard-working Bartender, to assist with maintaining the consistent quality of the cocktails. A fixed term contract is up for grabs which suits travelers who want to move on after a few months. Likewise, for the right person we can offer a permanent contract. 

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Mixing, shaking, and building cocktails 
• Pouring beers, wines and spirits- knowledge of these is advantageous 
• Assisting the team with creating cocktails for events (eg Halloween, Christmas, New Years Eve etc)
• Maintaining a high level of cleanliness of the bar
• Opening and closing the bar, depending on your shift
• Ensuring that the bar is adequately prepped for service e.g. enough fruit is cut, any pre-batching is complete

What We’re Looking For:

• Someone with previous cocktail experience, and a knowledge of classic cocktails 
• Ability to stir, shake and build cocktails
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a positive attitude
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• A team player with good communication skills
• Flexible availability, including evenings/ late nights, weekends and public holiday
• Previous hospitality experience is essential

What We Offer:

• A small, supportive team in a fun, high-energy environment
• Opportunity to progress within the company
• Great staff perks and meal discounts- 50% off of all food on shift, 10% off all items off shift, a staff drink at the end of the day, staff food on Friday and Saturday nights and more!
• Work in one of Napier’s most exciting hospitality spots
• Full training will be provided regardless, but the assumption will be that you are able and confident behind a bar

We are open from 11am every day. 

Sound like you?
Drop in your CV at Mix’d Cocktail Bar, Ahuriri – or send using the form below
We’d love to hear from you!

Own transport is essential. We cannot provide accommodation but can assist with sourcing accommodation. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand/ a valid work visa.