Haid Waiter
Hospitality · Highgate, Perth WA, Australia · Full-Time · $30 - $40/hr
Do guests remember your warm welcome and the way you look after their table? A French-inspired restaurant in Western Australia is looking for an experienced Head Waiter/Waitress to lead its front-of-house service.
At this venue, food, wine and the guest experience matter equally. You will be a key part of making every guest feel welcomed and well looked after, not just someone filling a service shift.
The employer wants a hospitality professional with a dependable track record in restaurant service. Whether your restaurant experience comes from the Philippines, the Middle East or elsewhere, be ready to show your background, service skills and professional standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet every guest warmly and make a professional first impression
- Take charge of delivering consistently high front-of-house service and look after tables from arrival to departure
- Explain food, wine, coffee and other drinks with confidence and suggest food and wine that suit each guest
- Serve wine professionally and keep service standards high
- Work closely with the kitchen and your front-of-house teammates so service runs smoothly, even when it gets very busy
- Watch how guests are enjoying their visit and respond quickly to what each one needs
- Handle any service concerns calmly and professionally so guests keep having a good experience
- Mentor and support other members of the service team
- Keep everything clean, well presented and organised
- Follow responsible alcohol service procedures and venue policies
- Help with opening and closing each day
- Share ideas and put in effort to improve the guest experience, representing the business with reliability, professionalism and integrity
Requirements & Eligibility
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant restaurant experience
- A proven background in professional or fine dining service is preferred
- Experience as a senior waiter, head waiter or in a similar position is highly regarded
- Solid practical knowledge of how restaurants run and how table service works
- Confident with wine and professional wine service, with a genuine interest in food, wine and coffee
- Fluent English and strong spoken communication skills
- A valid RSA or Manager's Liquor Licence
- Able to stay calm under pressure and juggle competing priorities
- Strong teamwork, leadership and people skills
- Professional presentation, a positive attitude, a reliable approach and strong attention to detail
- Able to keep service standards consistent through busy shifts
- Willing to work weekends and hospitality trading hours
- Able to provide evidence of your relevant employment history and experience; candidates who meet the required criteria may be considered for sponsorship
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