Lead Section Waiter & Supervisor: Elevate Service

Koto Japanese Restaurant; Canberra; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Employee discounts

Ongoing training

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Koto Dining in Canberra’s Parliamentary Triangle is seeking enthusiastic Section Waiters / Supervisor to join our front of house team. This hands-on role requires you to run your own section, while also supporting the wider team and senior staff to ensure each service runs smoothly.

You’ll bring hospitality passion, attention to detail and strong communication, with RSA and Australian working rights. Japanese dining knowledge is a plus, but training is provided and there are opportunities to

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Section Waiter, Supervisor or in a similar senior front of house role.
• Confidence managing a section and delivering attentive, professional service.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to lead by example and support junior members of the front of house team.
• Good food and beverage knowledge, with an interest in developing further knowledge of Japanese cuisine, sake and wine.
• High level of attention to detail and presentation.
• Ability to stay calm, organised and professional during busy services.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.
• RSA and working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on service and manage your own section during service.
• Collaborate with the Restaurant Manager and senior team to maintain service standards.
• Support the wider front of house team to ensure smooth service flow.
• Lead by example and assist junior staff as needed.

Skills

Section management

Attentive service

Leadership by example

Communication skills

Food & beverage knowledge

Hospitality mindset

Japanese cuisine knowledge

Attention to detail

Evenings & weekends

RSA holder

Job description

Koto Dining in Canberra’s Parliamentary Triangle is seeking enthusiastic Section Waiters / Supervisor to join our front of house team. This hands-on role requires you to run your own section, while also supporting the wider team and senior staff to ensure each service runs smoothly.

You’ll bring hospitality passion, attention to detail and strong communication, with RSA and Australian working rights. Japanese dining knowledge is a plus, but training is provided and there are opportunities to