Waitstaff
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Newcastle, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Managing tables confidently through a busy service is central to this Newcastle Waitstaff opportunity. The restaurant needs experienced food and beverage staff to welcome guests, take accurate orders and coordinate promptly with kitchen and bar colleagues.
You will prepare and reset tables, offer menu and drink guidance and use a computerised POS for orders and payments. Safe plate carrying, professional presentation and calm guest care matter during peak periods. Sponsorship is available for suitable overseas candidates, subject to applicable requirements and eligibility.
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Key Responsibilities
- Welcome guests and maintain professional service throughout their visit
- Record and communicate orders accurately and use POS systems for orders and payments
- Manage allocated tables and sections and deliver dishes and drinks promptly
- Carry multiple plates safely, including at peak service
- Set tables and clear and reset between sittings
- Explain food and drink choices using menu, wine and beverage knowledge
- Coordinate with kitchen, bar and front-of-house staff
- Maintain clean and presentable dining areas
- Handle requests professionally and escalate concerns as needed
- Observe hygiene, workplace safety and responsible service practices
- Support a cooperative service team
Requirements & Eligibility
- Restaurant waiting or food and beverage service experience
- A relevant hospitality qualification or equivalent industry experience
- Capacity to work effectively in a busy high-volume restaurant
- Strong customer-service focus
- Excellent spoken communication and interpersonal skills with fluent English
- Confidence managing multiple tables and sittings
- Capacity to carry three plates safely
- Current RSA Certificate
- Computerised POS experience
- Wine and beverage knowledge will be highly regarded
- Professional grooming and presentation
- Reliability, honesty, clear speech and attention to detail with composure under pressure
- Weekday, evening and weekend flexibility and willingness to contribute to a professional team
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