Wait Staff

Carter Lovett; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter Lovett in Melbourne is seeking an experienced venue manager to support operations, orders and stock control while helping plan for future growth. The role involves leading a busy floor, coordinating staff, and delivering high-quality customer service in a fast-paced cafe and bistro environment.

The successful candidate will have at least 1 year of restaurant or cafe experience, a hands-on leadership style, and the energy to thrive on weekend and public holiday shifts, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in similar restaurants/cafes (practical evidence required).
• Able to hold a section of a busy venue.
• Passion for high quality customer service and beverage/f & b excellence.
• Attention to detail in a high pressure environment.
• Leads by example with a hands-on approach and strong interpersonal skills.
• Willing to work weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operations including orders, stock take, business planning and future growth plans.
• Operate the floor of a busy venue and coordinate a team under pressure.
• Maintain a clean and comfortable work environment at all times.
• Provide excellent presentation and communication with staff and customers.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication

Pressured environment

Job description

Carter Lovett, a busy modern Melbourne cafe and bistro seating 120 people located on the busiest street of Elsternwick! An institution in Elsternwick offering everything from coffee and an elevated breakfast to curated wine lists, in house cocktails, private dinners. We are looking for a motivated and experienced candidate to come and join the management team and assist in operations including orders, stock take, business planning and future growth plans. Candidates will need to have the ability to operate the floor of a busy venue, lead and coordinate a team to work comfortably under pressure. They will need excellent presentation and communication skills, along with a 'can do' attitude and friendly disposition.

To be considered for the role you must be able to demonstrate the following:

Minimum 1 year experience in similar restaurants/cafes

Able to hold a section of a busy venue

Have a passion and flair for high quality customer service.

Have a Passion for Food & Coffee.

Attention to detail in a high pressure environment.

Excellent team member that leads by example with a hands on approach.

High levels of energy & enthusiasm.

Maintaining a clean and comfortable work environment at all times.

Operate well under high pressure.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team.

Be responsible, passionate and committed.

WEEKEND AND PUBLIC HOLIDAY WORK IS COMPULSORY IN THIS POSITION.