Cafe Allrounders/Bartenders - Melbourne Airport T1

Cafe Allrounders/ Bartenders - Melbourne Airport T1 (SSP Australia)

About the Role

SSP Australia is seeking enthusiastic and multi-skilled Baristas & Bartenders to join our St. Ali team at Melbourne Airport Terminal 1. We have opportunities available on a casual, part-time, and full-time basis.

This is a great opportunity to work across exciting brands, delivering high-quality coffee, bar service, and food & beverage experiences in a fast-paced airport environment.

We’re looking for team members who are passionate about hospitality, thrive under pressure, and enjoy creating memorable guest experiences. You’ll play an important role in maintaining service standards across our venues.

What we are offering

• Staff meals – free coffee and a daily $18 meal allowance.

• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

• Discounted staff parking available onsite.

• Opportunity to grow and develop within a leading global hospitality company.

• Employee Assistance Program – free legal, financial, personal, and professional wellbeing support.

• Internal opportunities available for the right candidate in terms of pay, growth, and career development across hospitality sectors.

What we are looking for

• Previous experience in café, restaurant, or bar environments (1+ year preferred).

• Flexibility around the roster.

• Lively personality, positive attitude, and passion for customer service.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication, multitasking, and professional work ethic.

This role is available for an immediate start for the right candidate.

About Us

SSP is a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, with c.43,000 colleagues in over 600 locations across nearly 40 countries. 

We operate sit-down and quick service restaurants, cafes, lounges and food-led convenience stores, principally in airports and train stations, with a portfolio of around 550 international, national and local brands. These include our own brands (such as UrbanCrave, which brought the first “street eats” concept to airports in the US and Nippon Ramen, a noodle and dumpling concept in the APAC region) as well as franchise brands (such as M&S, Starbucks and Burger King). 

Our SSP Asia Pacific journey started in Thailand over 25 years ago. Since then, we have grown to include Singapore, Hong Kong SAR, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia, with more than 5,500 colleagues, 150 brands and 300 stores.

Our purpose is to be the best part of the journey, and this is underpinned by our aim to bring leading brands and innovative concepts to our clients and customers around the world, with an emphasis on great value, taste, quality and service – using digital technology to boost efficiency. 

Our people are at the heart of our business and our values are integral to our business, underpinning everything we do. 

• We are one team … working together and sharing our best ideas to fulfil our global potential. 

• We are results focused… delivering great food and service for our customers and outstanding results for our clients, shareholders and colleagues 

• We all make a difference… respecting each other, acting responsibly and being accountable for the contributions that we make. 

• We are bold …seizing opportunities, innovating and quickly adapting every day. 

• We celebrate success… recognising and valuing everyone’s achievements.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate against applicants for employment based on colour, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical disability, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other bases protected by local law. Subject to legitimate business requirements, all recruitment actions are based solely on the company’s legitimate business needs and an individual’s qualifications.

We are looking for talented and passionate individuals to join SSP to start their best part of their journey. 

To find out more, please visit: www.foodtravelexperts.com

How to apply: If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of an established global organization that is experiencing exciting growth and development, please click apply!

Important Note: All successful applicants will be required to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) which requires a background and criminal history check from the country of origin. All employment offers are conditional on being able to hold and maintain an ASIC.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as a Cafe Allrounder?

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

• Are you available to work on a rotating roster?

• How many years' experience do you have as a food and beverage attendant?

• Do you hold a current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate?

• How many years' experience do you have as a barista?

• How many years' experience do you have as a bartender?