Section Waiter

Tennyson Trading Co; Hawke's Bay; Presencial; NZD 30.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Central Fire Station Bistro, an evenings-only restaurant in Hawke's Bay, seeks a friendly front-of-house team member. You will handle reservations, greet and seat guests, take orders, and serve drinks in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

A neat appearance and engaging manner are essential, as you contribute to a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We value reliability, a can-do attitude, and the ability to perform well under pressure while collaborating with a close-knit team.

Formación

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong customer engagement and focus on creating a unique guest experience.
• Presentable, well-organised and time-efficient.
• Able to take direction easily and work closely under the guidance of the Restaurant Manager.
• Proactive in identifying tasks that need doing and assisting the team.

Responsabilidades

• Receive and confirm reservations.
• Greet and seat guests.
• Offer and serve drinks.
• Take food and beverage orders.
• Make recommendations to guests.
• Support the wider team throughout service.
• Ensure tables are set correctly and kept clean.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Customer engagement

Professional appearance

Time management

Reservations handling

Guest seating

Drinks service

Order taking

Team player

Working under pressure

Descripción del empleo

Join Our Team at Central Fire Station Bistro!

We’re looking for a new team member to join our small, close-knit front-of-house team:

If you have solid hospitality experience and enjoy working in a friendly, supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Central Fire Station Bistro is a vibrant, evenings-only restaurant, open seven days a week (closed on public holidays). We pride ourselves on our strong team culture — everyone pitches in where needed, and we all work together to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for our guests.

We’re looking for someone with a great personality, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure. Positive and memorable guest interactions are critical, so to succeed in this role you should have a neat appearance and an engaging, friendly manner. You should be efficient, observant, knowledgeable and personable.

We value people who enjoy both bar tending and waiting, and who don’t mind rolling up their sleeves to help keep the restaurant sparkling — cleaning is a shared responsibility across the front-of-house team.

Experience is required, along with a great attitude and a genuine ‘can-do’ mentality. This is an opportunity not to be missed — we promise you’ll grow and learn faster here than in any other role you’ve had before.

We are a high-volume, fast-paced environment with plenty of room for development. On top of that, you’ll be part of a family-like team that is welcoming to all. If you’re hardworking, committed, a strong team player, driven, eager to learn and able to perform well under pressure, then we feel this is the perfect opportunity for you.

General Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong customer engagement and focus on creating a unique guest experience
• Presentable, well-organised and time-efficient
• Able to take direction easily and work closely under the guidance of the Restaurant Manager
• Proactive in identifying tasks that need doing and assisting the team
• Receive and confirm reservations
• Ensure tables are set correctly
• Greet and seat guests
• Offer and serve drinks
• Welcome customers warmly
• Read and listen to guests to determine preferences
• Make recommendations
• Take food and beverage orders
• Support the wider team throughout service
• Hours worked betweenTuesday to Sunday, 3pm until closing time
• 30–45 hours per week, five days a week
• On-the-job training
• A family-style working environment
• Valuable career skill development
• A business committed to reshaping hospitality into a long-term career, with internal growth opportunities on offer

Hawke’s Bay is an amazing place —especially if you love food and wine!

All applicants must haveNZ Residencyor avalid NZ Work Visa.

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