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1300 COCKTAIL
0437-455-118
AUSTRALIAS PREMIER MOBILE BAR SERVICE
MOBILE COCKTAIL BAR FRANCHISES FROM $19,990 NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE IN MELBOURNE - SYDNEY - PERTH - ADELAIDE - BRISBANE - GOLD COAST
Bartenders, Mixologists & Event Staff Hire
FROM THE COCKTAIL QUEEN
Professional Bartender and Mixologist Hire
The Cocktail Queen has highly experienced, reliable and efficient bar staff for your event. ALL our staff are effectively trained in the art of cocktail making.
Our tiered staffing level allows you to decide which staff you need at your event and for how many hours.
These packages are where we supply the staff to make the cocktails and serve your alcohol.
How to Book
1
CHOOSE YOUR STAFF
Firstly you need to work out what type of bar staff you require? If you are serving cocktails you will need a Senior Mixologist and perhaps a Junior to assist. It all depends on the level of service you want. If you aren't having cocktails then you will only require a bartender. You also need to factor in how many hours you need them for including pre-event bar prep time, service time and pack-down time.
Find out more about 'Timings' here.
Once you have decided on type of staff and how many hours, you need to choose a glassware package. Our set packages are bundled so no need to worry about trying to figure out how much you need, we have done that all for you. Find out more about glassware here.
And if you want all the bells and whistles like a mobile bar, menu creation and display items at time of booking you can add all of these on to. Our staff do arrive with their own 'Shaker Barware Kits', so you won't need to provide bar utensils or shakers. If you aren't sure how many hours and type of staff you need contact us direct for a quote.
2
LOCK IT IN EDDY!
To lock in your staff, we do require a $350 deposit when you complete the booking form online. We do offer discount when you pay up front in full for hire packages with staff and glassware totalling greater than $800, so make sure you ask!
Our staff are well trained, well presented and in high demand. We don't hold dates or staff at all with out a deposit or payment. So if you receive a quote from us and sit on the quote for a week or two don't be dissapointed if the staff are gone. It's first in, first serve! Our staff work directly for us and aren't temp staff.
Our rates are reflective of their skill level and how much we value them, so please don't ask for cheap rates because we don't provide cheap service. We provide professional personable service with Cocktail Queen established for 20 years plus in the industry.
Make sure you also view our Terms and Conditions before booking so everyone is on the same page.
3
GO SHOPPING!
The fun part!
Once you have paid your deposit or made payment in full only then will you receive access to our menus. We have three set menus that have automated shopping lists when you choose one of these menus.
To choose one of these menus you compelte the form attached to it and it automatically sends you the list to go shopping. And that list has everything down to the coffee bean garnish for the espresso martinis and the bags of ice you need to make the cocktails.
We also have a "Pick n Mix" option. This is where you can choose your own cocktails for your menu, for an additional fee. We charge this fee because we actually have to send you a physcial shopping list of everything you require.
You are also sent a "DIY bar setup checklist" at this time so you know what you need to do before our team arrives on the day to setup your bar. And don't worry if you need to add on eskys, bar top tubs, trestle tables you can add these on too.
Mixologists n Bartenders
Junior Mixologist
Minimum 3.5 Hours Required to Book
A Junior Mixologist is a Cocktail Queen mixologist in training. They can only be hired WITH a Senior Mixologist or Master Mixologist and are perfect for large events where they work in the capacity of a supportive mixology role, including that of glassware collection and basic bartending. They are not available for hire WITHOUT a senior staff person.
Travel rates may be applicable.
PRICING
Weekday and Saturday Rate
Sunday Rate
Public Holiday Rate
$350 deposit required.
* This rate is only applicable when you hire a glassware package with the hiring of Mixologist/Bartender.
A $10 surcharge per hour is applicable if you hire staff from us WITHOUT a glassware hire package.
Master Mixologist
Minimum 3.5 Hours Required to Book
When you are in search of a Master Mixologist who can create signature cocktails for your event, look no further then a Cocktail Queen Master Mixologist! With their professional and personable approach, they can handle up to 40 guests with ease and make cocktails on the fly. Your guests will be impressed with the delicious drinks and expert service provided by our Masters. Includes access to menus and provision of shopping list.
Travel rates may be applicable.
PRICING
Weekday and Saturday Rate
Sunday Rate
Public Holiday Rate
$350 deposit required.
* This rate is only applicable when you hire a glassware package with the hiring of Mixologist/Bartender.
A $10 surcharge per hour is applicable if you hire staff from us WITHOUT a glassware hire package.
Senior Mixologist
Minimum 3.5 Hours Required to Book
A Senior Mixologist is efficiently trained in cocktail making and managing a bar well. Efficient in timings, ideal to handle upto 40 guests independently in a service capacity, and great all rounder bartender. If you are wanting additional floor service or additional bar service then it is recommended you book another Senior or Junior for your event.
Includes access to menus and provision of shopping list.
Travel rates may be applicable.
PRICING
Weekday and Saturday Rate
Sunday Rate
Public Holiday Rate
$350 deposit required.
* This rate is only applicable when you hire a glassware package with the hiring of Mixologist/Bartender.
A $10 surcharge per hour is applicable if you hire staff from us WITHOUT a glassware hire package.
Bar
Tender
Minimum 3.5 Hours Required to Book
When you don't need cocktails and only need standard bar service, an efficient and professional bartender is what you need from The Cocktail Queen. Our experienced bartenders will serve your standard drinks such as beer, wine and champagne and basic spirits with mix. When hiring a bartender only, no cocktails are made by them at the event and cocktail making barware is not provided.
Travel rates may be applicable.
PRICING
Weekday and Saturday Rate
Sunday Rate
Public Holiday Rate
$350 deposit required.
* This rate is only applicable when you hire a glassware package with the hiring of Mixologist/Bartender.
A $10 surcharge per hour is applicable if you hire staff from us WITHOUT a glassware hire package.
Bar
Supervisor
Minimum 3.5 Hours Required to Book
Bar Supervisors from The Cocktail Queen are the staff you need to manage and operate your bar area when hosting large event such as weddings and bar mitzvahs. Our skilled supervisors are available to manage and take care of the bar section, from preparation to staff supervision, restocking during the event, and cleanup. To ensure a seamless and successful event we recommend Bar Supervisors for events greater than 100. Travel rates may be applicable.
PRICING
Weekday and Saturday Rate
Sunday Rate
Public Holiday Rate
$350 deposit required.
* This rate is only applicable when you hire a glassware package with the hiring of Mixologist/Bartender.
A $10 surcharge per hour is applicable if you hire staff from us WITHOUT a glassware hire package.
Staff Ratios
"How may staff do I need?"
For general parties with cocktail service and bartending service, we advise that you follow the guide when hiring staff:
up to 40 guests - 1 x Staff Person
40-70 guests - 2 x Staff Persons
70-90 guests - 3 x Staff Persons
90-110 guests- 4 x Staff Persons
110-150 - 5 to 6 Staff Persons Required.
We have complete packaged staff and glassware service packages available with our BYO Party Packages here.
If you are wanting staff to stand at the door upon your guests arrival with trays in hand make sure you have hired plenty of staff. If you are having a wedding reception and want staff attending to tables...make sure you have hired plenty of staff for this. You need additional staff for floor service. When you don't hire enough staff for the service level you require service will be compromised.
Note we don't take bookings for weddings or events where you only one want one Mixologist for 100 guests... this severly places pressure on the Mixologist and we value our staff to much to place them under this pressure. To ensure the correct ratios contact us for a quote.
Timings
"What is Prep and Pack-down time?"
Prep-Time is the time that your mixologist will dedicate to getting you bar ready for service. During this time they will setup glassware, ice up drinks, cut up garnishes and generally get the bar ready for service. They will not physically set-up or build your bar - this you will be able to do with our bar set up check list you receive when you book.
When you book you will need to allocate the specific prep time you require. This is not provided for free and you must pay for this time. It can be anywhere from 1/2 hour to 2 hours depending on the type of event you are having and the number of guests at your event. At time of quotation we can provide you with accurate timings if you are unsure.
Pack-down time is the time dedicated to turning the bar over to self service capacity. During this time it will be general clean up of bar area, restocking glasses for clients to help them self, bringing in glasses from floor if a large wedding, restocking bar top self serve tubs and icing up if needed. When you book you will need to allocate the specific pack-down time you require. Again this is not provided for free and you must pay for this time. It can be anywhere from 15 minutes to 2 hours depending on the type of event you are having and the number of guests at your event. At time of quotation we can provide you with accurate timings if you are unsure.
Minimum Hours
"What if I only want to hire a Mixologist for 2 hours?"
You can hire a mixologist or bartender for 2 hours but you will still be charged the minimum 3.5 hours. No person wants to work for 2 hours, its simply not worth their time, and legally the minimum is 3 hours. Our minimum is 3.5 as we value our staff want to ensure they are working a shift where they can earn great income.
Premium Rates
"Why do you charge a Premium rate if I DONT hire a glassware package from The Cocktail Queen?"
Given the high wage rates in our field based on our staff skill set, along with taxes and the superannuation the profit margin is minimal for staff hire when glassware is not hired by you from The Cocktail Queen, hence the premium rate charge. For anyone in business and those that understand good business and valuing staff, I am sure you can appreciate the premium policy rate charge. You are just not also paying for a person to turn up at your house and make drinks, you are also paying for our years of knowledge and dedication to the service industry that we bring to your event, your liasion prior to the event with our online and phone team, our IP with access to our menus and curated shopping lists and for all our head office overheads. All of this is reflected in our rate system.
Travel Fees
"Why do you charge a travel fee for staff and how much is it?"
Our travel fees are charged as our staff utilise their own cars. You can't expect someone to travel distances for an event and not be compensated for petrol or hours spent in a car. We greatly value our staff so hence fees are applied. Fees are based from our head office staff base in South Melbourne and Broadbeach, Gold Coast. A once only collective fee is charged for upto 70kms, anything over this is charged per staff person.
0-20kms = $0
21-40kms = $49 - collective fee
41-50kms = $59 - collective fee
51-60kms = $69 - collective fee
61-70kms = $99 - collective fee
70-80kms = $120 - per staff person
81-100kms = $160 - per staff person
Beyond $101kms POA
A parking fee is applicable per staff person in inner cbd if a parking spot is not allocated. This is $35.00