A'mare Waiter

Step into the spotlight at a’Mare - Crown Sydney’s premier Italian fine-dining destination.
At a’Mare, we celebrate the art of hospitality with elegance, energy, and a touch of theatrical flair. Our menu showcases the finest ingredients, prepared with timeless Italian techniques and served with the signature tableside service our guests know and love.

We’re currently seeking experienced Section Waiters to join our passionate front-of-house team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-end dining environment and love delivering exceptional service, this is your opportunity to shine.

Essential a'Mare Requirements:

- Australian working rights
- Current NSW RSA certificate
- Knowledge of wine and food pairing; with focus on Italian, French, and Australian wines
- Fluent English language proficiency
- Formal hospitality qualifications
- Up to two years of employment experience in premium dining setting
- Positive attitude towards customer service and teamwork

Preferred Requirements:

- Formal hospitality studies completed
- Italian food & wine knowledge
- Formal wine studies completed
- Food & wine pairing experience
- Experience with SevenRooms or other online reservations platform
- Speak Italian? Bonus

Your tasks & responsibilities:

- Managing your section during service and ensuring a positive guest experience
- Readying the restaurant for service, ensuring your section is fully stocked and cleaned, readyto receive our customers.
- Use Micros POS for order management
- Providing menu recommendations and explaining our food philosophy to our guests
- Food & beverage matching recommendations
- Taking customer orders accurately
- Checking if your guests have any dietary requirements
- Open communication with both FOH & BOH to streamline service
- Checking on customer tables to see if any issues with their food / service.
- Checking bill accuracy and bill presentation to customers
- Process cash & card payments

Viewed Favourably:

- Experience in gueridon/tableside service
- Proficiency in Italian cuisine
- Working knowledge of Italian wines, spirits & liqueurs

What We Offer:

- Huge emphasis on work-life balance
- Generous share of tips
- Exciting career prospects
- Ongoing training and development to ensure up-to-date knowledge
- F&B staff discounts across Crown Sydney and Ormeggio Group venues
- Retail and accommodation staff discounts at Crown Sydney
- Competitive salary package of $73,000 - $80,000 per annum + Super

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside acclaimed chef Alessandro Pavoni of Pavoni Plus Pty Ltd and become an integral part of one of Sydney's most glamorous Italian restaurants.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: $73,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Free food

Schedule:

- Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

- Tips

Application Question(s):

- What kind of menu style have you worked with (à la carte, degustation, set menus)?
- What POS systems are you familiar with?
- Are you confident in describing dishes and recommending wine pairings?
- Have you worked in Italian or Mediterranean-style venues before?
- Are you comfortable working split shifts, weekends, and public holidays?

**Experience**:

- Fine Dining: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- NSW RSA (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person