Company Description
At Merivale, people are at the heart of everything we do - a family-owned hospitality group with a portfolio of more than 90 venues across Australia. From iconic venues to unforgettable guest experiences, our diverse portfolio spans restaurants, bars, pubs, nightlife, and events, delivering exceptional moments for our guests every day.
Job Description
The Venue
Palings Flowers is seeking an experienced and creative Florist to join our small, talented team. We create bespoke floral arrangements for a portfolio of Merivale venues, bars, restaurants, and events, as well as a curated in-store retail experience in the heart of Sydney's CBD.
This is not your traditional shopfront role—while you'll contribute to the retail offering, our work spans far beyond the counter. All team members are involved in venue styling, installations, and regular floral servicing across Merivale's diverse and ever-evolving spaces. From elegant restaurant vases to in-store bouquets to large-scale event florals, our work is refined, thoughtful, and always evolving.
The Role
- You'll work closely with our experienced team to create and maintain daily arrangements for our portfolio of restaurants, bars, and venues, enhancing each space with florals that reflect its unique identity
- When you're not out styling venues, you'll be in-store serving customers, creating bouquets and vase arrangements and delivering warm, attentive service that goes above and beyond
- Days start early with flower market runs, followed by prep and arranging in our CBD workspace
- You'll contribute to events and activations, working both independently and collaboratively on-site
- A strong eye for colour, form, and texture—and the ability to move quickly without compromising detail—is essential
Qualifications
You
- Minimum 2+ years' experience in high-end floristry is preferred
- Strong understanding of seasonal varieties, flower care, pricing, and handling
- Calm, efficient, and creative in fast-paced environments with tight turnarounds
- Full driver's licence and confidence driving in the CBD
- Physically capable of lifting, long days on your feet, and the overall physical demands of floristry
- Professional, friendly, clear communicator with initiative and team spirit
- Must be available Mondays Wednesday and Fridays; additional days and flower market availability highly regarded
Additional Information
Merivale Employee Benefits
- 25% staff discount across 90+ Merivale venues.
- Exclusive monthly perks, staff-only rewards and events.
- Merivale Staff Cellar – access to premium wines at staff pricing.
- Paid parental leave – with flexible return to work options.
- Unlimited career growth with endless development opportunities.
- Merivale Academy – online and in-person training, including Leadership, Guest Experience, F&B.
- Professional accreditation support – including Leadership and WSET qualifications.
- Employee Assistance Program – confidential wellbeing and mental health support, provided by Sonder.
- Employee Referral Program – earn rewards for bringing great people on board.