Runners, Bartenders, Section Wait Staff | The James

SRG Hospitality; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression across SRG venues

Regular training and development

Dining discounts across SRG venues

WSET Level 2 training for key roles

Job summary

SRG Hospitality is seeking Runners, Bartenders, and Section Wait Staff for The James on Kent St in Sydney. Join a polished front-of-house team delivering warm, engaging service and upsell opportunities.

Roles involve running food and drinks, keeping sections prepared, and collaborating with kitchen and bar for seamless service. We value experience in quality venues, a guest-focused attitude, and availability for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality restaurant, bar or hotel venue.
• Attitude and guest-focused approach.
• Available for evenings and weekends.
• RSA (NSW) certification for bartenders and wait staff.

Responsibilities

• Run food and drinks quickly and accurately, to spec.
• Support the floor team and keep sections reset and service-ready.
• Know the menu well to answer guest questions with confidence.
• Prepare cocktails, wine and beverages to spec.
• Keep a clean, well-stocked and organised bar.
• Deliver warm, engaging service at the bar and to the floor.
• Own your section from greeting to farewell.
• Guide guests through the menu and wine list with upselling.
• Coordinate with kitchen and bar to keep service seamless.

Skills

Guest-focused

Professional presentation

Communication

Upselling

Tools

RSA NSW

Job description

Runners, Bartenders, Section Wait Staff | The James

Casual Temporary Mid-level Senior

Description

Build your hospitality career with SRG.

The James is an SRG Hospitality venue on Kent St in the heart of the CBD. We’re growing our front-of-house team and looking for people who love great service and a busy, polished floor.

The roles

What you’ll do

• Run food and drinks quickly and accurately, to spec
• Support the floor team and keep sections reset and service-ready
• Know the menu well enough to answer guest questions with confidence
• Prepare classic and signature cocktails, wine and beverages to spec
• Keep a clean, well-stocked and organised bar
• Deliver warm, engaging service at the bar and to the floor
• Own your section from greeting to farewell
• Guide guests through the menu and wine list, with confident upselling
• Coordinate with the kitchen and bar to keep service seamless

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in a quality restaurant, bar or hotel venue (runners: some experience preferred, attitude essential)
• Well presented, confident and guest-focused
• Available for evenings and weekends
• A current RSA (NSW) for bartenders and wait staff

Why SRG

• Career progression across the group. SRG runs venues across Sydney, so you can move up and across venues as you grow.
• Regular training and development from our senior leaders
• Up to 50% off dining across SRG venues
• Fully funded WSET Level 2 for key roles

Company Overview

SRG Hospitality is a premium hospitality group behind some of Sydney’s most iconic dining, event, and lifestyle venues. Built on exceptional food, thoughtful service, and strong leadership, SRG creates hospitality experiences that feel personal, generous, and distinctly human. With a growing portfolio across Sydney and plans to expand from 12 to 17 venues by 2026, SRG Hospitality combines culinary excellence, operational discipline, and creative ambition at scale. From front of house and back of house to head office and leadership, we invest in our people, back our leaders, and build careers alongside the business. SRG Hospitality is where elevated hospitality meets long-term opportunity.