Section Waiter

Maestro Hospitality Group; Manly; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual and full-time opportunities

Competitive salary $79,000–$85,000 + 9

HIGA award rates and penalties

Employee Assistance Program

Staff meals on shift

Staff discounts across Pavoni Plus Pty

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Maestro Hospitality Group is seeking professional Section Waiters for our premium dining venues in Manly. You will manage your own section during service, delivering attentive, knowledgeable, and polished hospitality from arrival to departure.

Ideal candidates have a Diploma in Hospitality (or equivalent) and 1–3 years in premium dining, with strong English, communication, and teamwork skills. Roles include full-time, with award rates and career development opportunities in a growing group.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Hospitality Management or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of relevant full-time experience in a premium dining restaurant, hotel, or hospitality venue.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional food and beverage service to the highest standards.
• Manage a designated service section during breakfast, lunch, dinner, and event services.
• Take food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently.
• Provide menu recommendations and confidently explain menu items and beverages.
• Make food and wine pairing recommendations to enhance the guest experience.
• Build positive guest relationships and ensure exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Maintain venue presentation and cleanliness standards.
• Process guest requests and feedback professionally.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen, bar, reservations, and management teams.
• Assist with table resetting and venue preparation.
• Follow Responsible Service of Alcohol requirements and venue procedures.
• Fluent spoken and written English.

Skills

Food & Beverage

Premium dining

English fluency

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Diploma of Hospitality Management

NSW RSA Certificate

Tools

SevenRooms (7R)

Job description

From the team that brought you a'Mare and the Italian dining precinct at Crown Sydney, brings Cibaria Manly under the Pavoni Plus Pty Ltd umbrella.

Located within the vibrant Manly Pacific precinct, Cibaria Manly is a large-scale Italian dining destination offering all-day dining, café service, bars, events, and premium hospitality experiences inspired by the same commitment to Italian hospitality that has made a'Mare one of Sydney's most celebrated restaurants.

We are seeking professional and passionate Section Waiters with experience in premium dining environments to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for hospitality professionals looking to develop their careers within an established and expanding hospitality group.

About the Role

As a Section Waiter, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences while managing your own section during service. You will work closely with venue leadership to ensure guests receive attentive, knowledgeable, and professional service from arrival through to departure.

Full-Time

Casual: Hospitality Industry General Award (HIGA) rates apply, including applicable penalty rates and public holiday loadings

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver professional food and beverage service to the highest standards
• Manage a designated service section during breakfast, lunch, dinner, and event services
• Take food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently
• Provide menu recommendations and confidently explain menu items and beverages
• Make food and wine pairing recommendations to enhance the guest experience
• Build positive guest relationships and ensure exceptional customer satisfaction
• Maintain venue presentation and cleanliness standards
• Process guest requests and feedback professionally
• Work collaboratively with kitchen, bar, reservations, and management teams
• Assist with table resetting and venue preparation
• Follow Responsible Service of Alcohol requirements and venue procedures
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Current NSW RSA Certificate
• Full Australian working rights
• Availability to work a rotating roster including weekends, evenings, and public holidays
• Diploma of Hospitality Management and/or a minimum of 1–3 years' relevant full-time work experience in a premium dining restaurant, hotel, or hospitality venue
• Demonstrated experience delivering high-quality food and beverage service in a premium dining environment
• Strong understanding of restaurant service standards, guest engagement, and table service etiquette
• Ability to confidently explain menu items, beverages, and make food and wine recommendations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospitality environment
• Availability to work a rotating roster including weekends, evenings, and public holidays

Preferred (Not Essential)

• Experience within Italian restaurants, premium hotels, hatted restaurants, or high-volume premium dining venues
• Knowledge of Italian cuisine and wine
• Experience using SevenRooms (7R) or similar reservation systems
• Additional language skills, particularly Italian

What We Offer

• Casual and full-time opportunities available
• Competitive salary package of $79,000–$85,000 plus superannuation for full-time employees
• HIGA award rates and penalties for casual employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Staff meals whilst on shift
• Access to company EAP
• Staff discounts across Pavoni Plus Pty Ltd venues
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities within a growing hospitality group
• Opportunity to work alongside a team of industry professionals
• Supportive and inclusive team culture

If you are passionate about hospitality and want to build your career with the team behind a'Mare c/o Pavoni Plus Pty Ltd, and one of Sydney's leading Italian dining destinations, we would love to hear from you.