Food & Beverage Attendant

About the position

Elegance is back in the beautiful Marble Bar on Level 1 at Wests New Lambton. Chic, yet relaxed and friendly, the Marble Bar offers everything from a superb range of local and French wines to delicious cocktails.

In terms of food, Wests New Lambton Restaurants are home to dining options including Chophouse Grill, Emerald Gardens as well as Breakfast on the Terrace.

• Chophouse Grill - For those big, meaty American flavours cooked to perfection, dine at Chophouse Grill.
• Emerald Gardens - Wander through the beautiful brass gates and discover a world of authentic Asian cuisine.
• Breakfast on the Terrace - Enjoy a delicious breakfast spread of assorted healthy options to kick start your day.

Duties for this role include but not limited to:

• Provide friendly customer service
• Preparation and service of cocktails and other alcoholic beverages
• Cleaning of workstation and equipment
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
• Operation of tills and cash handling
• Collect glasses from the floor and return to bar areas for cleaning
• Assist is the preparation of our cocktail menu
• Waiting tables
• Provide meal recommendations
• Carrying multiple plates

This position will require availability on Friday nights and weekends, with reasonable availability Monday to Thursday. As this position is key during peak periods for our venues, shifts are rostered from the evening through to early hours of the morning.

Certifications required: RSA

As part of The Wests Group recruitment and assessment process, all candidates progressing to the next stage will be required to complete relevant due diligence and probity checks specific to the role. This includes, but is not limited to, a Criminal History Check, reference checks, and right to work verification via our company portal. All associated checks and costs will be facilitated by The Wests Group.

About you

Bringing your bar and F&B experience, you have a passion for delivering high quality service and outstanding cocktails. You pride yourself on providing a unique experience to enhance the overall entertainment experience for our members and guests. Working nights and weekends fits with your work/life balance. Large team environments appeal to you and you enjoy work with people.

About us

The Wests Group Australia is a major employer in the Newcastle, Port Stephens and Lake Macquarie regions. Employing close to 1000 people, Wests operates a multi-site portfolio of entertainment and hospitality venues comprising of registered clubs, hotels, conference and fitness facilities as well as the Newcastle Knights. We are one of the many local success stories of our region.

We value our staff, which is why we recognise and reward your hard work with our AMAZING staff benefits. Being an employee of The Wests Group will give you access to the following perks and benefits:

• Wellbeing: First Nations Cultural Leave, annual flu vaccinations, Wellbeing Leave, flexible work options, Community Care leave and Employee assistance programs (EAP).
• Career: Certificate III in Hospitality (SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality (JobReady - Culinary) | Allara Learning), paid traineeships, and leadership programs.
• Financial: Paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, above-award wages and penalty rates, plus 40% off meals for club employees.
• Lifestyle: Discounted gym membership for $25/month per month (including your partner), discounted NIB Health Insurance, savings on Reflections Holiday Parks, and discounted accommodation at our three hotels - The Executive, The Gateway, and The Anchorage Hotel & Spa.

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to create a work environment where employee differences such as gender, age, culture, disability, sexual orientation and education are valued to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.