Servers & Kitchen Hands

The Smoke Pit; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Award wage

On‑the‑job training

Job summary

The Smoke Pit in Melbourne is hiring for Front of House and Back of House roles. We’re looking for energetic, well presented staff with a solid work ethic to join a casual, family-friendly dine-in and take-away venue with a licenced bar.

We offer part-time roles (min. 15–20 hours/week) with training, staff meals and a supportive environment. RSA is essential for FOH, food safety knowledge is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in similar role.
• Well-presented, punctual and reliable.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal communication with colleagues.
• Commitment to food handling and hygiene.
• RSA required for Front of House.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers in Front of House and bar.
• Assist kitchen/pit team during service as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Collaborate with team during busy service periods.

Skills

Verbal communication

Punctuality

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Ability to work under pressure

Well-presented

Reliability

Education

Food safety certificate

RSA (Victoria)

Job description

We’re growing! Excellent opportunities exist for energetic, well presented, hardworking and reliablestaff to join our dynamic team in both Front of House (servers / bar staff) and Back of House (kitchen hand / assistant pitmaster) roles.

We have openings for a permanent part‑time role, min. 15-20hours per week for immediate start.

About Us:

Opening our doors in Thomastown over 5 years ago, we are a casual and family friendly dine‑in and take‑away restaurant with a fully licenced bar and dedicated function / private dining space. We offer lunch and dinner 5 days a week (Wed – Sun), as well as catering.

We offer:

• Award wage
• Great perks including staff meals
• Supportive environment with great systems and on‑the‑job training to help you thrive in your role

About You:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in similar role
• Well‑presented and punctual with a solid work ethic
• Able to work autonomously and as part of team
• Strong verbal communication skills to be able to effectively interact and work with team mates
• Ensuring you maintain a harmonious relationship with other members of the service team both front of house and back of house
• Uncompromising attitude to food handling and hygiene skills, with an unwavering commitment to maintaining a clean & safe working environment
• Able to work under pressure during fast‑paced service periods
• Excellent attention to detail
• Highly organised with the ability to multi‑task
• Food handling certificate is looked upon favourably; however, a willingness to undertake free, online “Do Food Safely” program following commencement of employment is acceptable
• Current and valid Victorian RSA essential for Front of House roles

You must have full working rights to work in Australia be eligible for this role.