La Piazza

Bartender and waitstaff opportunities now available for our fun vibrant and lively Italian inspired restaurant
- Gain fantastic hospitality experience in a registered club environment
- Enjoy free and secure parking

About Us
Bankstown Sports Club is a leading and innovative registered club and a proud supporter of the local sporting, general and wider community. As one of Sydney’s top five registered clubs, it boasts a membership of 140,000, employing over 520 staff. Members and guests are drawn to our club, enjoying state-of-the-art amenities with a variety of beverage, dining and entertainment offerings all delivered with exceptional service. Bankstown Sports is a one-stop destination for all. Our
venues include the Lady Banks Rooftop Bar and the Basement Brewhouse, along with diverse food offerings across Italian, Asian, and middle eastern cuisines, just to name a few. The Group operates six clubs as well as a state of the art 600 seat theatre, a large Grand Ballroom and an extensive range of facilities to host events of all kinds along with a commercial office tower.

About the Role
If you have ever visited our authentic Italian inspired restaurant, La Piazza, you would have experienced the vibrant and lively atmosphere, making you feel like you have teleported to the streets of Italy.

We now have opportunities available for bartenders, a la carte waitstaff and general waitstaff to join the team. If you have experience as a bartender or waiter, or perhaps have a passion to learn and grow in a front of house hospitality role, we want to hear from you.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Demonstrating our Culture Values - Strong Team Player, Willingness to Surprise and Delight our guests and a 'Can-Do' Attitude.
- Greeting all customers and projecting a positive, motivated and friendly image to guests and staff
- Assisting with all customer enquiries, or requests regarding products and services
- Providing efficient and accurate service of food & beverage items to customers in bar areas and/or functions
- Restaurant duties; including table preparation, food & beverage service and cleaning duties
- Suggestive selling of menu items
- Bar service, where required
- Building and maintaining positive customer relationships, across a broad range of diverse cultures
- Cash handling

About You

**To be a successful applicant, you will have the following**:

- Knowledge of responsible service of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills
- Ability to create and maintain relationships
- Ability to work independently or as a part of a team
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
- Previous or current experience in restaurant service
- Flexibility to work when required: weekday’s and weekend’s
- RSA and RCG qualifications (or willingness to obtain)
- Rights to work in Australia

**Desirable criteria for Waitstaff**:

- Experience working in an al a carte restaurant environment
- Ability to carry 3 plates

**Desirable Criteria for Bartenders**:

- Experience in preparing and serving beverages
- Cocktail making experience
- Why do you want this role?
- Be a part of a culture that celebrates your success, where we help others to succeed and are driven to find a way to make our challenges work for us
- Join a supportive and modern team built on teamwork, empowerment of others and transparency
- Parking - free, secure underground car parking (plus a discount on car washes
- Daily Meal Allowance to be used in venue on food, tea and coffee
- Additional Wellbeing Leave each year on top of all other accruals
- Ongoing in-person, on-the-job, and online opportunities to stretch yourself and continue your growth
- Rewards & Recognition - We acknowledge the hard work of our people and like to reward accordingly

How to Apply
Please submit a resume and along with an optional cover letter outlining your suitability for the role matched against the responsibilities and essential skills and qualifications contained in the position description.
If you are ready to take on a new challenge, are passionate and are dedicated to creating exceptional experiences, we want to hear from you

**Closing Date**: Sunday 2 March 2023