Retail Attendant - Cafe, Barista & Kiosk

• Kiosk, Barista & Café Casual Positions - a role with great variety!
• (South Wharf CBD location) with flexible work available
• EBA Pay & Benefits

Join our team!

Our iconic venue offers stunning views of the Yarra River and Melbourne cityscape. As industry leaders, we host Australia's most significant events year-round. Join our 500-plus- team crafting unforgettable experiences from conferences, exhibitions, and meetings to galas and beyond. 

About the role 

We are currently looking for experienced and enthusiastic Retail kiosk and cafe professionals that are as comfortable providing table service as they are making a martini or recommending a bottle of wine, here at MCEC, we pride ourselves on our friendly and professional service.

If you have experience in any of the following, we want to talk to you:

• Barista (multiple positions)
• Restaurant and/or café table service
• Cocktail making
• Bartending
• Wine knowledge
• Hosting
• POS and cash register experience
• Wine emotion systems experience
• Understanding of food allergens and dietaries

About you

You’ll be reliable, punctual and have a positive attitude towards work. We’re looking for people who thrive on being part of and contributing to a team and who want to help us create amazing experiences for our customers. You will need a valid RSA certificate, be physically fit and have a background in fast paced, high-volume environments.

You’ll also need:

• To be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Available to work 4 days across 7-day roster
• Have valid working rights in Australia.
• High level of personal presentation and grooming
• Excellent work ethic – Reliable, punctual, positive attitude, resilient
• Thrive on being part of and contributing to a high performing team.
• Able to provide a high level of customer service.
• Prepare and pack down event space - e.g., handling furniture or stock (not limited to)
• Physically fit – we have a large venue that you will need to walk around and at times you can be lifting/moving items.

Desirable

•  Previous bartending experience
• Basic food preparation skills
• Previous POS experience
• Food Handling Certificate
• Previous experience working in a large entertainment venue

Essential

• Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate (RSA)

Dates:

Interview: 19th January 2026

Induction/Training: 27th January 2026

Shift times

Shifts will typically be either:

• Day shifts – with early morning start times (some shifts may start very early depending on the event we are catering to eg: Gala Breakfast).
• Afternoon shifts – starting later in the day and finishing in the evening including late night finish.

You should expect to be rostered onto shifts during the week and on weekends. 

Our culture

• Values drive us. We celebrate collective success, collaboration, and respect. Own your work, strive for improvement, and treat customers and colleagues well.
• Inclusivity matters. Our Gender Equality Action Plan fosters representation and culture. 
• We care beyond work. We offer confidential counselling, a Fitness Passport, financial wellbeing support and more. 
• Continue to learn. We provide paths for your career growth.
• We love our community. Find endless opportunities to join community and volunteer initiatives. 

What's for you?

• Flexible hours and uniform provided & cleaned on-site.
• Exclusive discounts: Parking, food, childcare, healthcare and many more
• Complimentary Breakfast and subsidised meals!
• Keep cup deal: Coffee savings at MCEC Cafes.
• An iconic venue where no day is the same.
• Friendly and inclusive environment.
• Growth and development are supported and promoted.
• A well-being program and initiatives.
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that is available to employees and their families.
• Cultural diversity is valued and supported.
• Free event tickets & Employee discounts at onsite restaurants, cafes, and parking.
• And so much more…….

Your development

We're dedicated to being the place where you come to learn and grow. Our annual learning and development programs provide opportunities to help drive your career forward.

Discover more about MCEC!

• Learn more about who we are. 
• We're all about making events matter - see how we create impact for our people, visitors, and community.
• Learn about our sustainability goals. 
• View our pyrotechnics/sensitive events info.
  
   

Acknowledgement of Country 

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we operate our venues in Naarm and Djilang; the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Wadawurrung peoples of the Kulin Nations. We pay our respects to Elders of all First Nations communities and seek to honour the long-standing tradition of building community and exchanging ideas on these lands 

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you hold a current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate?