Head Waiter
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Perth, WA, Australia · Full-Time · $30 - $40/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Some guests remember a meal because of the food. Others remember it because of the person who looked after their table. This Head Waiter position in Perth is for the second kind of professional, in a French-inspired restaurant where food, wine and service carry equal weight.
You will lead the floor during service, welcome guests, guide them through the wine list and the menu, and keep the kitchen and front of house in step on busy nights. Helping newer staff find their feet is part of the role too.
Candidates who meet the required criteria may be considered for sponsorship.
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Key Responsibilities
- Set and keep a consistently high front-of-house standard on your shifts
- Give each guest a warm, professional welcome at the door
- Look after tables from seating to farewell
- Talk guests through food, wine, coffee and drinks and recommend pairings that suit them
- Pour and present wine to a professional standard
- Keep kitchen and floor staff in step, above all when the room is at its busiest
- Check that guests are happy, act fast on requests and resolve complaints calmly
- Coach and back up the other waiters
- Keep the dining room spotless, presentable and orderly
- Serve alcohol responsibly and stick to the venue's policies
- Share the daily opening and closing routine
- Suggest improvements to the guest experience and represent the business with integrity
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 3 years of relevant restaurant experience
- Proven background in professional or fine dining service preferred
- Previous senior waiter, head waiter or comparable experience highly regarded
- Hands-on knowledge of how restaurants and table service run
- Confident with wine and professional wine service, and genuinely interested in food, wine and coffee
- Fluent English and clear spoken communication
- Valid RSA or Manager's Liquor Licence
- Keeps calm under pressure and handles competing priorities
- A team player and leader with good people skills, neat presentation and a positive outlook
- Dependable and detail-minded, holding the same service standard through busy shifts
- Willing to work weekends and hospitality trading hours
- Able to provide evidence of your employment history and relevant experience
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