Food and Beverage Attendant - Aperture

Operations; Sydney; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided and cleaned

Free meals during shift

Employee discounts

Birthday leave

EAP support

Job summary

Capella Sydney is seeking a Food & Beverage Attendant to deliver Capella’s signature hospitality. You will provide personalised service, anticipate guests’ needs, and contribute to a memorable dining experience in a luxury setting.

Role involves assisting with table service, ensuring accuracy in orders, and maintaining pristine work areas. NSW RSA and Food Handler certificates, along with working rights, are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or fine dining is preferred.
• Excellent communication and personal interaction with guests.
• Ability to follow safety and service standards in a luxury hotel setting.

Responsibilities

• Stay attentive to guests' needs by nurturing connections and offering personalised service.
• Know the menu items and make recommendations or upsell where appropriate.
• Assist colleagues to ensure proper coverage and prompt guest service.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Teamwork

Upselling

Education

NSW RSA Competency Card

Food Handler's Certificate

Valid working rights in Australia

Job description

About Capella Hotels and Resorts

Capella Sydney is the culmination of a stunning transformation of the heritage-listed Department of Education sandstone building, into a luxury hotel that welcome guests and patrons alike into the impressive building for the first time in history. Delivering a guest experience unlike any other paired with lavish amenities, magnificent architecture and refined interiors, Capella Sydney is becoming the ultimate destination hotel for both local and international guests alike, establishing it as one of the finest hotels in the world.

About Capella Sydney

Nestled in the heart of Sydney, Capella Sydney offers discreet luxury within the golden sandstone walls of a heritage building. An urban oasis where modern elegance meets historical charm, the hotel is home to meticulously curated artworks and interiors that celebrate Australia’s stunning panorama. Located steps from the city’s most iconic landmarks, Capella Sydney is an extraordinary embodiment of crafted hospitality that encapsulates an immersive cultural experience with unparallelled sophistication and style.

Aperture by Capella

The first venue to emerge from the reimagined Farrer Place foyer, Aperture occupies the magical, light-filled space at the heart of Capella Sydney where the magnitude of the storied site and its transformation is on display. Resting beneath the mesmerising floral dance of ‘Meadow’ by DRIFT, Aperture welcomes guests from sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week to experience a sensorial showcase of art, nature and cuisine.

Position Summary

The Food & Beverage Attendant is a dedicated hospitality professional who truly takes pride in delivering Capella’s signature standard of service.

They are all about creating unforgettable dining experiences for our guests! With a knack for anticipating needs, they provide personalised service and share thoughtful recommendations on menu options, beverage selections, and daily specials to make every visit even more special.

The Role:

• Stay attentive to our guests' needs! By nurturing connections, understand their preferences and offer personalised service.
• Be familiar with the food and beverage items on the menu and have the skills to recommend menu combinations and upsell alternatives.
• Assist colleagues to ensure proper coverage and prompt guest service.
• Inform the kitchen of any extra meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests.
• Maintain cleanliness in work areas throughout the day by practising clean-as-you-go procedures.
• Arrange tables based on the event type and service standards, incorporating the appropriate linens, glassware, chinaware, and cutlery, while ensuring all supplies adhere to quality standards.
• Understand and adhere to proper alcohol service procedures.
• Complete closing duties: store reusable goods, break down items, clean equipment and areas, return items to proper locations, lock refrigerators, restock items, turn off lights, lock doors, and finish the daily cleaning checklist.

Talent Profile

• Previous experience in a comparable role is preferred.
• Attention to detail and being proactive.
• Effective communication with a personable character and authenticity.
• Proficient in both written and spoken English.
• NSW RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) Competency Card.
• Food Handler's Certificate.
• Valid working rights in Australia.
• Being available to work on a rotating roster throughout the week, including weekends and public holidays, is essential.

What you will receive with Capella Sydney

• Become a part of a vibrant and supportive work environment.
• Work in beautifully designed spaces and enjoy amenities in a historic building.
• Enrol in online LinkedIn courses to enhance your personal and professional development.
• Complete uniform provided and cleaned.
• Savour free meals during your shift.
• Take advantage of hotel and group discounts.
• Participate in the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which offers confidential counselling and support.
• Make the most of the birthday leave.
• Explore opportunities for growth and development both within the group and beyond.

* We appreciate your understanding that we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.