Experienced Cafe Waitstaff 3-5 Shifts Per Week

Looking for an assertive wait staff member to join our team

Close to Arlington Light Rail Station and Summer Hill train station. Ample free all-day parking.
- **We want you to join our team if you are..**_
- Energetic with at least 2 years experience in a cafe or restaurant setting
- Reliable
- An individual looking for stable, regular shifts, between 8-10 hours long
- Capable of holding your own on the coffee machine. Strong barista skills.
- Somebody who thrives in a busy workplace, enjoying time passing quickly
- An attentive person who can acknowledge customers and develop rapport with regulars.
- A customer-centric not ego-centric cafe allrounder
- Someone looking for a long-term position with managerial skills, passionate about consistently delivering friendly service to our loyal customers.
- Friendly
- Focused

**_Tasks required in role_**
- Meeting, greeting and seating customers
- Full table service - delivering menus to customers, taking drink and food orders, setting tables with appropriate cutlery, delivering food and beverages to tables, clearing and cleaning tables.
- Taking take-away orders and running take-away items to customers
- Cold drink preparation - freshly squeezed juices, frappes, smoothies etc., peeling oranges, restocking cold drink section, maintaining clean and organised workspace.
- Plating cakes for service
- Restocking items daily to keep operations organised and efficient
- Cleaning. Morning set up and afternoon pack up.
- Assisting barista on machine in peak times/covering baristas break.

**_Who would this position suit?_**
- An experienced cafe all rounder looking to work in an organised and efficient workplace, alongside a working owner and operator. No need to deal with politics that arise in places that are under management.
- We can support someone looking for 2-5 shifts per week.

**_About Sideways_**
- Sideways is an Inner West institution owned by two sisters and their partners, who have owned and operated the cafe for 15 years. We love the cafe and take responsibility by keeping staff and customers happy. At least one of the owners work as part of the team daily.
- Sideways is busy. Weekdays are quieter, weekends are very busy. Our staff thrive in a fast paced environment, work hard and are team players. They are remunerated for their effort. We seat up to 150 guests during peak times.
- Sideways selects team members seeking long-term employment. Our key staff usually stay with us for at least 5 years. Our desire to improve every year allows us to look after staff based on their loyalty and contribution to our business. Our staff retained hours and pay throughout Covid-19 last year. As owners, we are committed to providing our employees stability, growth and good working conditions.
- Sideways service is welcoming, friendly, non-discriminatory, helpful, efficient professional
- Sideways food is current, fresh, fast, affordable
- Sideways has a long standing relationship with Di Lorenzo Coffee. Di Lorenzo look after our baristas and provide equipment to enhance the quality of our coffee. We work on a La Marzocco Linear, automatic grinders and PUQpress. We use Riverina Milk so profit goes back to Australian farmers.
- Sideways is open every day of the year 7am-5pm (closed Christmas Day only).
- Sideways is a community hub. We love our neighbourhood.

Please call Danielle 0404 862 721 to discuss your current circumstances and experience if this position seems fitting.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $27.15 - $54.30 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Free drinks
- Free food

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Shift work

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates
- Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dulwich Hill, NSW 2203: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Hospitality: 2 years (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)