A'MARE | Section Waiter / Sommelier

Pavoni Plus Pty Ltd; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 79.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

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Salary + superannuation

Career progression

Wine education and development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Staff dining benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Pavoni Plus Pty Ltd is hiring a seasoned Section Waiter / Sommelier to join the Italian Dining Precinct at Crown Sydney, working across a'Mare, Pizza'Mare and Vista'Mare. You will deliver premium food and wine service and contribute to a memorable Italian dining experience.

The role is full time for the right candidate, with a base salary between $79,000 and $85,000 plus super, and opportunities for wine education and career progression within Maestro Hospitality.

Formación

• Full Australian working rights.
• Current NSW RSA certificate.
• Premium dining or fine dining experience.
• Hospitality qualifications or 1–3 years experience.
• Knowledge of classical food and wine service.
• Understanding of Italian wines, regions and pairings.
• Experience with premium wine service including decanting and table-side presentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English.
• Strong grooming and professionalism.
• Ability to perform in a high-volume fine dining environment.

Responsabilidades

• Independently manage a designated section during lunch and dinner service.
• Deliver professional food and beverage service in line with fine dining standards.
• Provide food and wine pairing recommendations, emphasising Italian wines.
• Present, open, decant and serve wines using fine dining techniques.
• Explain menus, ingredients and daily specials with confidence.
• Maintain wine service standards, cellar organisation and stock rotation.
• Ensure tables, stations and dining areas are impeccably presented.
• Collaborate with chefs, sommeliers, bartenders and management.
• Handle guest inquiries and special requests professionally.
• Comply with NSW RSA, food safety requirements and Crown Sydney standards.
• Mentor junior front-of-house team members.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Fluent English

Attention to detail

Educación

Hospitality qualifications

WSET Level 2 or higher

Herramientas

SevenRooms

Micros

Descripción del empleo

Italian Dining Precinct – a'Mare | Pizza'Mare | Vista'Mare Crown Sydney | Pavoni Plus Pty Ltd | Maestro Hospitality Full Time | $79,000–$85,000 + Superannuation

Join one of Sydney's most exciting premium dining precincts.

Located within Crown Sydney, the Italian Dining Precinct brings together a'Mare, Pizza'Mare and Vista'Mare—three distinct venues celebrating authentic Italian cuisine and hospitality under the direction of acclaimed chef Alessandro Pavoni.

From award-winning fine dining and premium wine service to vibrant all-day dining and waterfront aperitivo, our precinct offers guests a truly immersive Italian experience. We are seeking an experienced Section Waiter / Sommelier to join our front-of-house team, working across the precinct to deliver exceptional food, wine and beverage service.

This position will be casual to start with, full time offered for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a designated section during lunch and dinner service, ensuring seamless execution from guest arrival through to departure.
• Deliver professional food and beverage service in accordance with fine dining standards.
• Provide knowledgeable recommendations on food, wine and beverage pairings, with particular emphasis on Italian wines and regional cuisine.
• Present, open, decant and serve wines using recognised fine dining service techniques.
• Explain menu items, seasonal ingredients and daily specials with confidence and accuracy.
• Assist in maintaining and developing wine service standards, cellar organisation and stock rotation.
• Ensure tables, service stations and dining areas are maintained to impeccable presentation standards.
• Work collaboratively with chefs, sommeliers, bartenders and management to ensure smooth service and guest satisfaction.
• Handle guest enquiries, special requests and service recovery professionally.
• Maintain compliance with NSW RSA legislation, food safety requirements and Crown Sydney operating standards.
• Contribute to ongoing training and mentoring of junior front-of-house team members.

Essential Requirements

• Full Australian working rights.
• Current NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certificate.
• Premium dining or fine dining restaurants.
• Hospitality Qualifications and/or 1-3 years experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of classical food and wine service.
• Sound understanding of Italian wines, wine regions and food pairing principles.
• Experience serving premium wines, including decanting and table-side presentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with fluent spoken and written English.
• Exceptional grooming, professionalism and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced fine dining environment.
• Must be able to pass a Crown police compliance check

Highly Desirable

• Hospitality Qualifications or equivalent completed studies
• WSET Level 2 or higher (or equivalent wine qualification).
• Previous experience working within an Italian restaurant.
• Knowledge of regional Italian cuisine and traditional service styles.
• Experience with SevenRooms, Micros or similar POS and reservation systems.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Italian language skills a bonus!

What We Offer

• Salary range of $79,000–$85,000 plus superannuation, based on experience.
• Career progression opportunities across Maestro Hospitality.
• Ongoing wine education and professional development.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Staff dining benefits and group discounts.
• Opportunity to work alongside one of Australia's most respected Italian hospitality teams at Pavoni Plus Pty Ltd.