Waitstaff @ Forest Lodge

Looking for a waitstaff/host to join our team. Osaka Trading is a casual Japanese restaurant in the Tramsheds at Forest Lodge. We're open 7 days a week, lunch and dinner.

Available shifts: Tue-Sat evenings 5:30-9:30pm, each week. fixed roster.

We're looking for someone who is eager to learn and highly customer driven. You will be reporting directly to the venue manager and be responsible.

Experience with preparing beverages such as beers, wines, bottles is desirable.

Duties will include:

- Host duties, greeting guests at door

- Arranging bookings and making adjustments on the night

- Taking customer orders

- Processing payments

- Running food/drinks

- Resetting tables

- Opening/closing floor

Required:

- RSA required

- Fri/Sat evenings required

- Alcoholic product knowledge

- Ability to carry tray

- Confidence to converse and upsell guests.

Who we're looking for:

- 2+ years experience in a fast paced bar or restaurant environment.

- Someone whom takes initiative and thinks ahead.

- Ability to multi-task.

If this sounds like you, apply now. shifts are available now.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $25.85 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience as a door host managing bookings and walk-ins?
• Are you available every Friday/Saturday night?
• Name three different brands of vodka
• Are you familiar with any booking/reservation software? Please list.

Experience:

• Restaurant: 1 year (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• RSA (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 16/08/2025