Trade Waiter

**Botanical Hotel,**a modern Australian Bar & Grill and South Yarra institution, is seeking an aspiring trade waiter.

We are a diversified venue with an engaging community. We offer multiple spaces including a brasserie, bar, private rooms, wine store and grocer.

We have a keen focus and outstanding reputation for serving seasonal and sustainable produce in a warm and welcoming environment.

Botanical Hotel also offers an award winning wine list featuring both local and international wines, and a wide range of craft beers and spirits.

This position would suit enthusiastic anddedicated hospitality professionals.

Here is what's on offer
- Be part of an exciting and multi-faced venue
- Receive expert training from our team of hospitality professionals
- Work with some of the best sustainable produce, wine and craft beer that Victoria has to offer
- Have real responsibility that plays a crucial part in running our venue
- Be mentored by our long serving, experienced team
- Opportunity for career growth
- Work-life balance
- Public transport within walking distance
- iconic venue opposite Royal Botanic Gardens

Hospitality experience will be highly regarded. However, we will also consider applicants wishing to take the next step in their career.
- Work as part of the wider restaurant team.
- Promote a culture that provides intelligent service; able to anticipate guest needs.
- Build rapport with all customers - generating return guests.
- Set and arrange tables.
- Take reservations, greet customers and present them with menus and beverage lists; recommend dishes and wines to complement food.
- Take orders and relay them to kitchen and bar staff.
- Serve food and beverages; opening bottles and pouring beverages including mixing liquor and assisting in the cellar.
- Clear tables and return dishes and cutlery to the kitchen; removing empty bottles and used glasses from tables, and refilling and replacing glasses.
- Collect payments for sales and operating point of sales machines and cash registers_._
- Take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of yourself and other employees.
- Ensure that any workplace injuries or hazards are immediately reported, correctly documented and followed up as required.
- Work to maintain the quality of food and beverages served.
- Ensure that all equipment is treated with the appropriate respect.
- Routinely check all areas of the restaurant - to ensure cleanliness, safety and function.
- Ensure that any maintenance issues are escalated promptly.
- Provide outstanding dining experiences that guarantee repeat guests.
- Promote the use of suggestive selling and up-selling to increase average spends.
- Endorse the use of promotions and events to generate covers and revenue.
- Work to actively minimise wastage of food and beverage items.
- Minimisation of breakages through the business.
- Follow the ‘Occupational Health and Safety Act, 2004’ and promote a safe workplace.
- Strong knowledge and enforcement of the ‘Responsible Service of Alcohol’
- Monitor food service, taking reasonable steps to ensure the safety of food.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person