Senior Section Waiter

Osteria Renata; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 12%

In-house hospitality training

Wine training

Daily staff meals

Weekly cash tips

In-store staff discounts

Job summary

Osteria Renata in Melbourne is seeking Senior Section Waiters for part-time and casual shifts. Lead on the dining floor, master all menu items, and ensure guests receive warm, attentive hospitality.

The role emphasizes teamwork, knowledge of ingredients and allergens, and a commitment to excellence during lunch and dinner service. We offer opportunities for skill growth with wine training, staff meals, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Hospitality mindset and a commitment to thoughtful guest care.
• Integrity and high standards in service delivery.
• Excellence in handling guest needs and maintaining quality.
• Entrepreneurial spirit to seek improvements on floor operations.
• Genuine passion for quality food and wine.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expertise of all food and beverage menu items with knowledge of ingredients and allergens.
• Follow the service sequence with efficiency and urgency during lunch and dinner.
• Anticipate guest needs and maintain clear communication with team and kitchen during service.
• Maintain high cleanliness and appearance standards across the restaurant.
• Show willingness to learn and grow within the role.

Skills

Hospitality mindset

Integrity

Excellence

Entrepreneurial spirit

Passion for quality food & wine

Job description

We’re looking to add to ourteam with motivated, passionate and quality talent - part-time and casual roles available. Senior Section Waiters are responsible for ensuring that all guestswho dine with us have memorable experiences filled with hospitality, delicious food and drinks, and exceptional service. The Senior Section Waiter is the backbone of our Service team and is ultimately responsible for the sale and service of our food and beverages, while acting as a leader on the floor and providing our guests with warm and attentive hospitality.

What you’ll do:

• Demonstrateexpertiseof all food and beverage menu items with sound knowledge of all ingredients, preparations and allergen information.
• Consistently follows sequence of service with efficiency and grace, while maintaining a sense of urgency throughout lunch and dinner service periods.
• Anticipates guest needs, ensuring constant communication with colleagues,management, and the kitchen at all times during service.
• Maintains the high standards of cleanliness and appearance throughout all areas of the restaurant both before, during and after service.
• Demonstrates an eagerness to continue to learn and grow,

About you:

• Hospitality: a natural tendency to provide care, thoughtfulness and consideration for the needs of those around you.
• Integrity: choosing right over wrong in any situation.
• Excellence:pursuit to achieve quality and be outstanding in every task that comes your way.
• Entrepreneurialspirit: ability to see opportunities and actively seek out change for the better.
• Passion: All things quality food & wine

What we’ll do:

• Superannuation at 12% for your future self, deposited quarterly
• Scheduled in-house hospitality training and appraisals
• Wine training and beverage knowledge development
• Daily staff meals
• Weekly cash tips
• In-store Staff discounts
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate)
• Formal wine training (WSET or CMS) preferred