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A BIG THANKS GEOFF.... Without question Geoff exceeded our expectations. From start to finish the attention to detail and most importantly he was genuine and engaging and last but not least——‘Cocktails’ were perfectly created.In fact to perfect as our bar was totally blitzed..All guests and ourselves were so impressed. Cheers N

Bar Staff / Mixologist

$250

Very professional and easy to work with!

Bartending private party

$200

Great job!

Private bartender needed for bday event

$100

Rosabelle did an amazing job!

Bartender for Engagement party

$35

Thanks Jackson you kept my guests very happy tonight, will definitely hire you again as a bartender. Very polite, early arrival and even did more.

I need 2 x bartending

$150

Did a great job Bartending.

Bartending

$250

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Through Airtasker, you don’t need to hop around the different bars in your area to find your preferred bartender. You can do this through our platform by reading through the profiles of different Taskers to see who can make your favourite drink!

Spirits, beer, and wine are essential for specific celebrations. It takes the ambience and mood of any place to another level. But sometimes, you might want to decide what you are serving to your party or restaurant guests. A bartending service made especially for your needs gives a unique touch to help create unforgettable memories.

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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. 

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.

Recent Bartending tasks

Need bartender for 5hrs. 30-40 + guests. Approx. South east suburbs

$400

Dandenong South VIC 3976, Australia

17th Feb 2025

I have a bar just need a bartender for my birthday

Bartender to serve around 50 people

$100

Cannon Hill QLD, Australia

17th Feb 2025

I need a bartender to serve around 50 people from 3 pm to 6 pm

Bartender for girls lunch for 2 hours

$150

Paddington NSW, Australia

17th Feb 2025

Hi there! Looking for a bartender to bartend at our event for a group of 6 girls this Saturday at our house in Paddington from 5-7 pm. This will just be to make dirty martinis so must be good at making these!

Bartender for 4h

$150

Jervis Bay NSW 2540, Australia

17th Feb 2025

We're planning a picnic event and require one bartender for the evening. The bartender's role will be to prepare three pre-mixed cocktails upon guest request; beer and wine will be self-served.

Waiter/Bartender

$150

Dulwich Hill NSW, Australia

16th Feb 2025

Hello, We are looking for someone who can bartender or waitress for a hens lunch at a private home, only 15-20 guests. Simple cocktails, don't need to be a mixologist. Will be approx a 3 hour event.

Wedding Bartender

$250

Mount Duneed VIC 3217, Australia

16th Feb 2025

Bartender for private wedding. Must have experience and RSA to be provided. Will be responsible for overseeing self pouring beer station, serving drinks at the bar including wine, spirits and basic cocktails and ensuring that people have a pleasant time Time from 4pm - 11pm There will be ~150 people and 2 bartenders total. Beer will be self service so no need to worry to much about the volume of people

Bar staff

$1,500

Clontarf NSW 2093, Australia

16th Feb 2025

Need four bar staff to serve drinks, clean up during the night, general bar service. Hosting a house party from my wife’s 40th

Simple bartending service

$240

Lynwood WA 6147, Australia

16th Feb 2025

Bartending is needed for an event from 1pm to 9pm. We will provide you with everything. You just need a RSA and pour the drinks at the bar. $240 offered for 8 hours total.

Bartender

$100

Leppington NSW, Australia

30th Jan 2025

I am hosting a reception at home on the 8th of Feb for 120 people.

Thanks Zac for bartending.

Bartender with RSA for private event

$250

Redfern NSW, Australia

28th Jan 2025

Hello. We have a friend winemaker coming to showcase his wines at our house to our Sydney network and need an extra pair of hands to pour drinks, open bottles, refill ice buckets etc. It’s from 1-5pm on Saturday 15th February.

Lovely to work with Rod

Bartender needed for house party

$200

Beaumaris VIC, Australia

24th Jan 2025

We need a single bartender from the hours of 6.30-11.30pm on the 15th of Feb for a house party. We are providing the alcohol and the bar itself, just need someone professional and friendly to pour drinks.

So happy with the service! Suthee was easy to contact and Sox brought a fun and relaxed energy to the party. We had such an amazing night and knowing that drinks were taken care of by a great professional was so great for peace of mind.

Bartender to make cocktails at a party

$200

Harrington Park NSW, Australia

23rd Jan 2025

We are hosting a party for 50 adults at our place on the 15/2/25 from 6.30pm. We will be providing all alcohol and mixers as required for the cocktails but we need a skilled bartender with a RSA to make them onsite from 7pm - 10pm. $50p/h

He is very good. But

Bartender 5 hours

$250

Rodd Point NSW, Australia

16th Jan 2025

Bartender for 5 hours (12-5pm). Bartending experience essential. You will be working with another bartender. Standard drinks and 2 cocktails to be served. All bar equipment will be provided.

Damien was excellent and efficient. He was on time and professional. The guests loved the cocktails he made. Great person to work alongside.

Help bartend my party

$175

Berwick VIC 3806, Australia

16th Jan 2025

Hi there, We're getting married on Saturday 1 February 2025 at the Wilson Botanic Park in Berwick (668 Princes Hwy, Berwick VIC 3806). Our event will have 75 guests (3/4 of which drink) We're looking for one person to man the bar for the reception between 5:45pm-11pm. The bar will be served through the back storage area/kitchen through a window to the main floor. We will be serving bottled beer, wine and 2 or 3 punch style cocktails (we're planning on pre-mixing these for easy dispensing). We will have all the drinks purchased and ready in the fridge or eskies. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Bec was absolutely amazing. We hired her to help man the bar at our wedding, not only did she do it solo but went above and beyond and helped out everywhere. To top it off she had an infectious personality and was incredibly friendly. Bec thank you so much for being part of our special day and helping to make it perfect!

Bartending

$10

Caulfield VIC 3162, Australia

9th Jan 2025

Hello, need a bartender for my event this Friday from 7pm - late. Please provide offers :)

Jenna was exceptional to work with! She was a great bartender and made the night flow smoothly for us. Could not recommend her more!

Bartender

$150

Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia

8th Jan 2025

Looking for a cocktail and mocktail maker/ bartender for our event. Happy to supply what's needed. Looking for approx 2-3 hours for about 30 guests.

Jessica was absolutely fantastic! She was professional, punctual, and brought such a great energy to our party. The cocktails were amazing—expertly crafted and beautifully presented. They were also attentive to our guests' preferences and kept the bar area spotless throughout the night. Many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the drinks. Highly recommend Caitlin and Jessica for any event!

Bartender for party at my home

$200

South Penrith NSW, Australia

7th Jan 2025

Looking for a bartender to serve drinks at a back yard party at my house this Saturday night from 7 until 10pm. I will provide ingredients and whatever else you need.

Wow. We had more people at the party than expected and Vince was cool and calm under pressure, serving many types of drinks with class! Can't wait to have him at our next event!

Bartender / drinks waiter for dinner event tonight

$180

Berrilee NSW, Australia

3rd Jan 2025

You will need your own transport as public transport is very limited here. Suburb is Berrilee NSW. We’re having a farewell dinner for a staff member of 25 years moving interstate. The dinner is catered and will be for 24 adults and about 3 kids. Looking for someone to serve drinks (we would supply them) and offer them around the room, refill glasses etc. help clean up, move dishes in between courses etc. I will have pre-made some cocktails in batches hut they would need to be shaken with ice to chill down and also to add some theatre. Otherwise there will the typical beer, wine and soft drinks and water too. Keep people’s drinks full, check in if they want something else, possibly assist the chefs carrying any food plates through if needed. People will arrive from around 6 Pm so you would need to arrive prior and while the start would be the busiest and slow down as the dinner goes on. Some helping out with tidying up between courses, collecting and stacking plates (not necessarily cleaning them) involved. I think it would be safe to put an end time of 10:00. So basically from around 5:30 - 10:00pm. Proposing $40 per hour. Open to offers

Penny was an absolute joy to have at our event and meant we could really sit back and relax knowing she had everything covered! Would most definitely recommend and would hire again in an instant

Bartending for private party

$5

Eltham VIC, Australia

31st Dec 2024

Need a bartender for a private event - 20-30 people and just basic cocktails.

Elaine was punctual, efficient and fabulous behind the bar for our event! I would highly recommend Elaine’s services for you next event

Bartender Needed for coktails

$500

The Ponds NSW, Australia

28th Dec 2024

Need a bartender who knows how to make good cocktails. Last experience was terrible.

Amazing cocktails!!! Cosmopolitans were a hit!!! Thanks again