Section Waitstaff | Yakimono

Lucas Collective; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Staff discounts

Development opportunities

Job summary

Yakimono, part of the Lucas Collective family in Melbourne's CBD, is seeking enthusiastic waitstaff to deliver an unforgettable dining experience. You will coordinate and communicate elements within the restaurant and focus on guest satisfaction with a charismatic approach.

Experience in high-volume, premium dining is advantageous, and you should be able to multi-task, adapt quickly, and work rotating rosters including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience as section waitstaff in a high-volume, premium restaurant is advantageous.
• Able to multi-task effectively and maintain composure during busy periods.
• Outgoing personality with genuine interest in hospitality.
• Flexible to work weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Ensure exceptional guest service from arrival to departure.
• Greet and seat guests, take orders, and deliver food and drinks.
• Demonstrate knowledge of food and wine and hospitality.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of station and service areas.
• Proactively carry out any other duties as instructed by Crew Leaders.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Rotating roster

Outgoing personality

Hospitality mindset

Job description

• Fun, rewarding and fast paced environment

• Supportive and energetic team
• Fun, rewarding and fast paced environment
• Immediate start available

About Yakimono:

A creative tribute to Japanese cuisine, Yakimono is an exuberant inner-urban Japanese eating house in the heart of the CBD. The colourful and high energy Yakimono joined the Lucas Collective family in late 2021.

About Lucas Collective:

Proudly founder-owned and led, our independent hospitality collective is home to the country’s most loved and acclaimed restaurant, bar and event brands - including Chin Chin, Maison Batârd, Society, Grill Americano and more.

About the Opportunity:

We are looking for the industry’s best Waitstaff to join our team to deliver an unforgettable experience for our guests. Coordinate and communicate a multitude of elements within the restaurant. You will be guest focused and bring a charismatic approach to your work.

Main Role Responsibilities:

• Ensure exceptional guest service, from the moment a guest walks in, to the moment they leave
• Greet & seat guests, taking orders, delivering food and drinks to the table
• Demonstrate knowledge of food & wine and genuine interest for hospitality
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of station and service areas at all times
• Proactively carry out any other duties as instructed by Crew Leaders

Experience, Skills & Attributes:

• Experience as a section waitstaff in a high volume, premium restaurant is advantageous
• Demonstrated experience in exceeding guest expectations
• Adaptable and able to multi-task effectively
• Strong work ethic and a "can do" attitude
• Outgoing personality and genuine interest in the day to day operations
• Able and willing to work a rotating roster including weekend, public holiday, opening and closing shifts

Working with Lucas Collective:

At Lucas Collective, we champion growth. We recognise talent, celebrate success and create space for individuals to thrive, proudly offering a culture that’s inclusive, inspiring and grounded in respect. Our tailored training approach marries on-the-floor experience with our own digital education platform and we offer access to an array of career-changing opportunities.

For more information on what it’s like to work at Lucas Collective, visit www.lucascollective.com.

Lucas Collective is a company that values its people and its culture. We offer competitive salaries, generous discounts in our venues, and development opportunities to support and grow your career.

Make Lucas Collective your next - and best - career move.