Waitstaff
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Newcastle, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
If you have worked the floor of a busy UK restaurant and enjoy the buzz of a full room, this Waitstaff job in Newcastle, New South Wales could suit you. The restaurant runs at high volume, and it needs people who can look after several tables, carry three plates safely and keep orders flowing between the floor, bar and kitchen.
You would greet guests, take orders accurately on the POS system, guide people through the menu and drinks list, run food at peak times and reset tables between sittings, all while following responsible service and hygiene rules. Sponsorship is available for suitable overseas candidates, subject to the applicable requirements and eligibility.
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Key Responsibilities
- Greet guests warmly and keep service professional from arrival to departure
- Take orders accurately on POS systems, pass them clearly to the right teams and process payments
- Look after your tables and section, bringing food and drinks out promptly, running dishes at peak times and carrying several plates safely
- Lay tables before service and clear and reset them between sittings
- Help guests choose food and drinks using your knowledge of the menu, wine and beverages
- Work closely with kitchen, bar and front-of-house colleagues, and keep dining areas clean, tidy and presentable
- Deal with guest requests professionally, escalate issues when needed and follow responsible service, safety and hygiene procedures as part of a cooperative team
Requirements & Eligibility
- Restaurant waitstaff or food and beverage service experience
- A relevant hospitality qualification, or equivalent experience in the industry
- Proven in a busy, high-volume restaurant, managing several tables and sittings with confidence
- Puts customer service first
- Excellent spoken communication and people skills, with fluent English
- Able to carry three plates safely
- Current RSA Certificate
- Experience using computerised POS systems
- Wine and beverage knowledge will be highly regarded
- Well groomed and presented, reliable, honest and well-spoken, with strong attention to detail and composure under pressure
- Flexible to work weekdays, evenings and weekends, contributing to a professional team
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