Section Waiter

About the role

Balthazar Restaurant, located in the CBD, is looking for experienced hospitality enthusiasts to join the team in a Front of House position. The restaurant focuses on thoughtful and clever dishes with local produce and wine.

Key responsibilities

• Setting and arranging tables
• Taking reservations, greeting customers and presenting them with menus and drinks lists
• Recommending dishes and wines to complement food when needed
• Taking orders and relaying them to kitchen and bar staff
• Serving food and beverages
• Opening bottles and pouring beverages
• Clearing tables and returning dishes and cutlery to the kitchen
• Removing empty bottles and used glasses from tables, and refilling and replacing glasses
• Collecting payments for sales and operating point of sales machines and cash registers
• Maintaining personal hygiene as well as following health and safety procedures

About you

• Previous experience in a similar role is necessary
• Very good English language skills
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Strong understanding of cuisine profile
• Understanding of Australian cuisine
• Good knowledge of wine is a must but not compulsory as training is provided in house
• Available to work day and night, week and weekends (Sundays off)
• Able to commit for at least 3 months
• Available to work November and December