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Senior Waiter / Waitress – Viand Restaurant | Immediate Start

JOIN THE TEAM AT VIAND — WOOLLOOMOOLOO, SYDNEY

Are you passionate about great food, exceptional service and creating memorable dining experiences?

Viand is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Waiter or Waitress to join our team in Woolloomooloo, Sydney.

We offer a distinctive dining experience celebrating Thai cuisine, seasonal ingredients and thoughtful wine pairings. We're a close-knit team that works together to deliver warm, knowledgeable and professional service to every guest.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys connecting with guests and understands the importance of genuine hospitality.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a hands-on restaurant service role for an experienced hospitality professional who can confidently manage their section, guide guests through the menu and work collaboratively with the rest of the team.

At Viand, we operate as one team. Everyone supports each other to ensure service runs smoothly and every guest enjoys a memorable dining experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing attentive, professional and welcoming restaurant service.

• Guiding guests through our menu and dining experience.

• Explaining dishes, ingredients and preparation methods.

• Making thoughtful food, wine and beverage recommendations.

• Helping guests navigate our Thai menu and understand the dishes.

• Working closely with the kitchen and front-of-house team.

• Supporting smooth service and maintaining high standards throughout each shift.

• Taking initiative and helping colleagues during busy services.

• Creating a positive, professional and welcoming atmosphere for guests and teammates.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're keen to hear from hospitality professionals who:

• Have at least two years of experience in a quality restaurant or hospitality environment.

• Are confident managing a section and delivering professional restaurant service.

• Enjoy engaging with guests and providing excellent customer service.

• Have a genuine interest in food, wine and hospitality.

• Are comfortable explaining menu items and making recommendations.

• Take initiative and work well as part of a close-knit team.

• Are reliable, punctual, professional and well presented.

• Hold a current NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) competency card.

• Have the legal right to work in Australia.

• Are available for Wednesday to Saturday evening services.

• Are available for Thursday and Friday lunch services.

• Can work on the first Monday evenings of each month.

Fine-dining experience, wine knowledge and confidence explaining multi-course menus are highly regarded, but they're not essential for the right candidate. We're also interested in people with strong restaurant experience, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, supports their teammates and wants to contribute to an excellent guest experience.

WHY JOIN VIAND?

• Part-time pay advertised at $37 per hour, depending on experience, with applicable award entitlements and shift penalties paid as required.

• Casual opportunities also available, with pay and entitlements in accordance with the applicable award.

• Work in a distinctive Sydney dining destination celebrating Thai cuisine and seasonal ingredients.

• Join a close-knit team where everyone supports each other.

• Develop your food, wine and hospitality knowledge.

• Be part of a restaurant that values quality, professionalism and genuine hospitality.

SHIFTS & AVAILABILITY

Available shifts include:

• Wednesday to Saturday evenings.

• Thursday and Friday lunch services.

• The first Monday evening of each month.

Both part-time and casual opportunities are available.

Availability across our evening services, particularly Friday and Saturday, is highly desirable. Availability for the first Monday evening of each month is also required.

An immediate start is preferred, and we're keen to meet suitable candidates as soon as possible.

HOW TO APPLY

If you're an experienced hospitality professional who enjoys great food, excellent service and working as part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and tell us a little about your restaurant experience and availability.

We look forward to welcoming the right person to the Viand team.

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in a quality restaurant or hospitality environment.

• Strong customer service skills and a warm, professional approach.

• Confidence explaining menu items and making food and beverage recommendations.

• An interest in food, wine and delivering an excellent dining experience.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a close-knit team.

• Reliable, punctual and well presented.

• Current NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) competency card.

• Legal right to work in Australia.

• Availability for Wednesday to Saturday evening shifts, Thursday and Friday lunch shifts

• Can work on the first Monday evening of each month.

Fine-dining experience and knowledge of wine pairings are an advantage but are not essential for the right candidate.