Trade Waiters, Wine Waiters & Sommeliers | Reine & La Rue

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rosters

Weekly gratuities

Career growth across edition Hosp.

Ongoing training & mentorship

WSET training

Interstate and cross-venue opps.

Staff discount up to 50%

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Reine & La Rue in Melbourne's Stock Exchange building is seeking Trade Waiters, Wine Waiters and Sommeliers to deliver exceptional hospitality to our guests. Ideal candidates have 12–24 months experience, RSA certification, and a genuine passion for wine, with strong communication and a love of creating memorable guest experiences.

Join a team known for setting high service standards and opportunities to grow across the edition Hospitality portfolio.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification and/or 12 to 24 months of experience
• Genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
• Strong food, beverage and wine knowledge, with a desire to continue learning
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build genuine rapport with guests
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in maintaining high service standards
• A current Victorian Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate (RSA)

Skills

Hospitality passion

Excellent communication

Wine knowledge

Guest interaction

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant qualification

RSA certificate

Job description

Reine & La Rue is a two-hatted modern French restaurant located within Melbourne's original Stock Exchange building on the corner of Queen and Collins Streets. Since opening in 2023, the venue has become one of the city's most celebrated dining destinations.

Set beneath soaring vaulted ceilings and Gothic Revival architecture, Reine pairs refinedFrench cooking with exceptional Victorian produce, while La Rue offers an intimate wine and cocktail experience centred around one of Australia's most distinctive wine collections. Together, they create a dining experience defined by generosity, excellence and a strong sense of place.

The Opportunity

At Reine & La Rue we are always searching for talented Trade Waiters, Wine Waiters and Sommeliers to join our team. Expectations are high as we strive to deliver nothing short of excellence to our guests and we want to work with professionals who are dedicated and motivated to succeed.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant qualification and/or 12 to 24 months of experience
• A genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
• Strong food, beverage and wine knowledge, with a desire to continue learning
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build genuine rapport with guests
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in maintaining high service standards
• A current Victorian Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate (RSA)

What We Offer

• Flexible rosters
• Competitive remuneration and gratuities paid weekly
• Genuine opportunities to grow your career across the edition Hospitality portfolio
• Ongoing training, mentorship and professional development to support your long-term career growth
• Access to WSET training
• The opportunity to work alongside some of most respected hospitality professionals
• A collaborative team culture built on respect, professionalism and genuine hospitality
• Opportunities for interstate and cross-venue opportunities within edition Hospitality
• Generous staff discount of up to 50% across all edition venues
• Referrals bonuses

Who We Are

Established in 2013 edition is a hospitality group dedicated to delivering memorable restaurant experiences rooted in generosity, warmth, and care. We aspire to influence the hospitality industry in a way that can evolve and grow past the one we inherited. edition’s venues are: NOMAD Sydney, NOMAD Melbourne, NOMAD Brisbane, Reine & La Rue, Privé, Florentino Dining Room, Cafe Florentino and Cellar Bar.