Casual Positions - Waitperson & Chef/Cook

Drunken Admiral; Hobart; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The Drunken Admiral is a fun, dynamic A La Carte dining establishment open from 5pm daily year-round. Casual positions for Waitperson and Chef/Cook require flexibility, weekend/evening availability, and the ability to work under pressure with excellent teamwork.

Proven A La Carte experience and RSA certification are preferred. Training on beer, wine, cocktails and dining service will be provided in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience in an A La Carte dining restaurant environment.
• Minimum 6-12 months of A La Carte dining experience required.
• Ability to prepare and serve beers, wines, soft drinks and cocktails.
• Should be able to bridge (carry 3 plates at a time).
• RSA certified.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers on arrival and upon leaving.
• Show customers to their tables and explain our menu and specials.
• Advise on the best food and drink choices for each customer and answer questions.
• Take orders and use the POS system to pass orders to the kitchen team.
• Work with the kitchen team to handle dietary requirements and special requests.
• Take orders for drinks, prepare them and deliver them to tables.
• Attend to tables and provide excellent customer service.
• Check back on tables and resolve any issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe, HACCP-compliant kitchen environment.
• Assist with food preparation, cooking, and plating to high standards.

Skills

People skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Under pressure

RSA certified

A La Carte dining

Education

RSA certification

Tools

POS system

Job description

Casual Positions - Waitperson & Chef/Cook

The Drunken Admiral is a fun, dynamic and fast paced A La Carte dining establishment. The restaurant is open from 5pm every day of the week all year round. We are very proud of the team and their ability to take great care of customers whilst working seamlessly together with the rest of the team, in both the kitchen and on the floor. The role is varied and the experience you will gain whilst working at this restaurant will prove invaluable in any future jobs elsewhere.

Crew Requirements

All Candidates must:

Flexibility and good availability (including weekends and evenings)

Be available for at least the next 6+ months

Comfortable working under pressure and multi-tasking in a dynamic and fast paced working environment

Excellent people skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

Qualifications & experience

Proven work experience in an A La Carte dining restaurant environment

Minimum 6-12 months of A La Carte dining experience required

Ability to prepare and serve beers, wines, soft drinks and cocktails

Should be able to bridge (i.e. carry 3 plates at a time)

RSA certified

Tasks & responsibilities

Greet customers on arrival and upon leaving

Show customers to their tables and explain our variety of menu and specials options

Advise on the best food and drink choices for each customer and answer questions

Take orders and use our POS system to pass the orders to the kitchen team. Work with the kitchen team to handle dietary requirements and special requests

Take orders for drinks, prepare them and deliver them to tables, including tea and espresso coffee making

Attend to tables and provide excellent customer service

Check back on tables and resolve any issues

Work diligently to achieve an outstanding customer service experience

Assist with food preparation, cooking, and plating to high standards

Maintain a clean, safe, and HACCP-compliant kitchen environment

Proven hands‑on experience as a cook/chef

Strong passion for food quality, flavour, and presentation

Ability to stay calm and organized under pressure in a fast‑paced environment