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Titi Restaurant; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Titi Restaurant in Dunedin is seeking a poised, experienced Fine Dining Waitress to deliver an exceptional dining experience marked by elegance and personalized service.

You will guide guests through the menu, take accurate orders, maintain presentation, and collaborate with kitchen and sommelier to ensure seamless service. 1–2 years fine dining experience and neat appearance required. Evening/weekend availability expected.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience in fine dining or upscale hospitality.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional appearance and composure under pressure.
• Evening/weekend/holiday availability.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with warmth and professionalism, ensuring a welcoming and elegant experience.
• Guide guests through the menu, offering detailed explanations of dishes, specials, and wine pairings.
• Take accurate food and beverage orders and communicate them clearly to kitchen and bar staff.
• Serve meals with precision and attention to presentation, following fine dining service protocols.
• Maintain table settings and service flow discreetly and efficiently throughout the meal.
• Handle guest inquiries, concerns, and special requests with discretion and poise.
• Collaborate with the kitchen, sommelier, and management to ensure seamless service.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations at all times.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Guest service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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We are seeking a poised, experienced, and service-driven Fine Dining Waitress to join our upscale restaurant team. This role requires a polished professional who can deliver an exceptional dining experience marked by elegance, attention to detail, and personalized service.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of fine dining etiquette, menu knowledge, and the ability to anticipate guest needs. A passion for hospitality, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to perform gracefully in a high-end, fast-paced environment are essential.

We are seeking a poised, experienced, and service-driven Fine Dining Waitress to join our upscale restaurant team. This role requires a polished professional who can deliver an exceptional dining experience marked by elegance, attention to detail, and personalized service.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of fine dining etiquette, menu knowledge, and the ability to anticipate guest needs. A passion for hospitality, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to perform gracefully in a high-end, fast-paced environment are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet guests with warmth and professionalism, ensuring a welcoming and elegant experience.
• Guide guests through the menu, offering detailed explanations of dishes, specials, and wine pairings.
• Take accurate food and beverage orders and communicate them clearly to kitchen and bar staff.
• Serve meals with precision and attention to presentation, following fine dining service protocols.
• Maintain table settings and service flow discreetly and efficiently throughout the meal.
• Handle guest inquiries, concerns, and special requests with discretion and poise.
• Collaborate with the kitchen, sommelier, and management to ensure seamless service.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations at all times.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in a fine dining or upscale hospitality environment.
• Little knowledge of food, wine, and formal service standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure.
• Flexible schedule with availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• High school diploma or equivalent; formal hospitality training is a plus.