Trade Waiter - Seafood & Wine Expert (Fine Dining)

Inrecruit; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Morrison’s Oyster Bar & Grill in Sydney's CBD seeks an experienced Trade Waiter to deliver attentive, knowledgeable food and beverage service. You will manage an allocated dining section, guide guests through the menu and work closely with kitchen and bar teams to ensure a smooth dining experience.

Ideal candidates have professional table service experience in quality venues, strong seafood and wine knowledge, excellent communication and customer service skills, and NSW RSA certification.

Qualifications

• Professional table service experience in a quality restaurant or similar venue.
• Strong knowledge of seafood, oysters and premium steaks.
• NSW RSA certification and hospitality qualifications or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and seat guests, present menus and explain daily specials.
• Provide informed advice on oyster varieties, seafood, steak cuts, cooking preferences and preparation methods.
• Recommend wines and other beverages to complement guests’ meals.
• Take accurate orders using the POS system and communicate dietary requirements and allergies.
• Deliver professional table service, coordinating courses and pacing dining experiences.
• Open, present and serve wines using proper glassware and techniques.
• Set and maintain tables with appropriate linen, cutlery, and glassware.
• Coordinate with kitchen and bar staff to ensure timely service.
• Prepare itemised accounts, process payments and handle cash as required.
• Assist with functions, group dining and special events.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Hospitality qualifications or equivalent practical experience

Tools

POS system

Job description

Morrison’s Oyster Bar & Grill in Sydney's CBD seeks an experienced Trade Waiter to deliver attentive, knowledgeable food and beverage service. You will manage an allocated dining section, guide guests through the menu and work closely with kitchen and bar teams to ensure a smooth dining experience.

Ideal candidates have professional table service experience in quality venues, strong seafood and wine knowledge, excellent communication and customer service skills, and NSW RSA certification.