Trade Waitstaff | Bopp & Tone | Wynyard

Applejack Hospitality; Sydney; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusivity and equality values

Career progression and training

Mental health program (free sessions)

Extensive F&B training

Competitive tip structure

Paid overtime and extra leave/time off

Staff discounts at venues

Social outings and events

In-venue and company-wide incentives

Job summary

Applejack Hospitality, in Sydney, is seeking an experienced Head Section Waitstaff for our premium dining venue Bopp & Tone in Wynyard. The role leads a dining section, greets guests, coordinates orders, and supports junior staff to ensure exceptional service throughout busy services.

Two years of relevant restaurant experience and RSA certification are essential, with a focus on wine and cocktail service and maintaining safety standards across shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ relevant experience in a comparable restaurant environment.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage service, including wine and cocktail service.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle high-volume service periods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding guest service.
• A current RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) certificate.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a section of the restaurant floor, ensuring smooth service and high standards are maintained.
• Greet, seat, and engage with guests, providing professional and attentive service throughout their dining experience.
• Take and coordinate food and beverage orders, with detailed knowledge of menus, daily specials, and wine pairings.
• Oversee and support junior wait staff, providing training, guidance, and feedback.
• Manage table allocations, coordinate with the kitchen and bar teams, and ensure efficient service delivery.
• Respond to and resolve guest concerns in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety, hygiene, and RSA requirements.
• Contribute to maintaining service standards and supporting overall restaurant operations.

Skills

Experience in restaurant service

Wine & cocktail service knowledge

Under pressure / high-volume service

Communication & interpersonal skills

Guest service orientation

Education

RSA certificate

Job description

Bopp & Toneby Applejack Hospitality is on the lookout for Head Section Waitstaff to join our family.

• Great pay rates
• Training & Progression plan
• Access to health and wellbeing resources and activities
• Flexible rostering
• Paid overtime and additional leave/time off

We are seeking experienced Waitstaff to join our dynamic team at our premium dining venue Bopp & Tone in Wynyard, Sydney.

About The Venue

Bopp & Tone reflects the nostalgic and optimistic post WW2 era, embodying every day opulence and grandeur. The style is lived-in luxury, with a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. The Australian menu, centres around honest and generous share food with Mediterranean influences, and is predominantly cooked on the in-house wood grill or charcoal oven.

Applejack Hospitality is deemed one of the best hospitality companies in Sydney!

About The Role

As Head Waitstaff, you will provide high-quality food and beverage service in a fast-paced environment, delivering exceptional customer experiences in line with our company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a section of the restaurant floor, ensuring smooth service and high standards are maintained.
• Greet, seat, and engage with guests, providing professional and attentive service throughout their dining experience.
• Take and coordinate food and beverage orders, with detailed knowledge of menus, daily specials, and wine pairings.
• Oversee and support junior wait staff, providing training, guidance, and feedback.
• Manage table allocations, coordinate with the kitchen and bar teams, and ensure efficient service delivery.
• Respond to and resolve guest concerns in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety, hygiene, and RSA requirements.
• Contribute to maintaining service standards and supporting overall restaurant operations.

Skills and Experience

To Be Considered, You Must Have

• A minimum of two years’ relevant experience in a comparable restaurant environment.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage service, including wine and cocktail service.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle high-volume service periods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding guest service.
• A current RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) certificate.

Salary and Conditions

This is a full-time position with an annual salary of $80,000 Grade 4+ plus superannuation, in accordance with industry standards. Weekend and evening work will be required.

Benefits & Rewards

• Work with a company that values inclusivity and cultural and gender equality
• Access to a range of learning development activities and career progression
• Dedicated mental health program, offering free one on one sessions
• Extensive & ongoing food and beverage training
• Competitive Tip structure
• Paid overtime and additional leave/time off
• Company discount when you dine/ drink at any of our venues
• Social outings and events
• In-venue and company-wide incentives

As part of our recruitment process, you may be required to undergo a police check