Section Waitstaff | Runner (Fine Dining – Premium Dining)

Oscars Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts across Oscars Group's

45+ venues nationwide

Job summary

Oscars Group in Sydney is seeking Section Waitstaff and Food & Drinks Runners to join our Brighton Hotel precinct. You will own a section or support the front-of-house team, delivering exceptional service and maintaining high presentation standards.

Experience in premium dining or hatted restaurants is highly regarded. Australian working rights are required. Flexible evenings, weekends and public holidays apply. Staff discounts across Oscars Group's 45+ venues nationwide.

Qualifications

• Previous section waitstaff experience in premium dining or hatted restaurants
• Previous hospitality experience with food and drinks running in premium dining is valued
• Confident working in fast-paced service environments
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Genuine passion for hospitality and guest experience
• Flexible availability across evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Australian working rights (sponsorship not offered)
• Flexible casual roster with consistent hours across multiple venues

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional table service within a premium dining environment
• Develop strong relationships with guests and create memorable experiences
• Maintain extensive menu knowledge, including food, wine and beverages
• Run food efficiently and accurately from kitchen to guests
• Ensure dishes are presented correctly and delivered to the right tables
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service
• Uphold venue presentation and premium service standards
• Contribute positively to team culture and service excellence

Skills

Section waitstaff

Runner experience

Presentation skills

Communication

Job description

Section Waitstaff | Runner (Fine Dining – Premium Dining)

About the Venue:
The Brighton Hotel Precinct is home to some of Sydney's most exciting premium dining experiences.

Located in Brighton-Le-Sands, our hospitality precinct includes established venues such as Benetti's -a premium Italian restaurant-, Ammos -a premium Greek restaurant-, Le Grand Grill -a fine dining steakhouse- and Sands Bar -a cocktail bar and all-day dining venue; with more exciting venues opening soon.

As we continue to invest in exceptional guest experiences and premium hospitality offerings, we are seeking experienced Section Waiters and Food&Drinks Runners to join our growing team.

About the Roles:
This is an exciting opportunity for hospitality professionals who take pride in delivering exceptional service and creating memorable dining experiences.

Working across multiple premium dining concepts within the precinct, Section Waiters will take ownership of their own section, build genuine connections with guests, and contribute to a seamless service experience from arrival through to departure.

Runners will play an equally important role in supporting the front-of-house team, ensuring food and drinks are delivered efficiently and accurately while maintaining high presentation standards and contributing to smooth service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional table service within a premium dining environment
• Develop strong relationships with guests and create memorable experiences
• Maintain extensive menu knowledge, including food, wine and beverage offerings
• Run food efficiently and accurately from the kitchen to guests (Runners)
• Ensure dishes are presented correctly and delivered to the right tables
• Collaborate closely with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service
• Always uphold venue presentation and premium service standards
• Contribute positively to team culture and service excellence

About You:

• Previous experience managing your own section within premium dining, fine dining or hatted restaurants (Section Waiters)
• Previous hospitality experience, with food and drinks running experience in a premium dining setting highly regarded (Runners)
• Confidence working in fast-paced service environments
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• A genuine passion for hospitality and guest experience
• Flexible availability across evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Australian working rights (sponsorship not offered for these positions)
• Flexible casual roster with consistent hours available
• Opportunity to work across multiple premium dining concepts
• Career progression opportunities within a growing hospitality group
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Staff discounts across Oscars Group's 45+ venues nationally
• The opportunity to be part of one of Sydney's fastest-growing hospitality precincts

About Us:
Founded by the Gravanis family in 1986, Oscars Group has grown from a single pub in Sydney's Inner West into one of Australia's largest privately owned hospitality groups.

Today, the Group operates a diverse portfolio of more than 45 assets across NSW, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia, spanning accommodation, premium dining venues, pubs and gaming, retail liquor, conference and event centres, chartered vessels, and both commercial and residential developments.

If you're looking for more than just your next hospitality role and want to build a long-term career within premium dining, we'd love to hear from you.