Experienced Waitstaff / Senior Section Waiter | BASQ
Experienced Waitstaff / Senior Section Waiter
Casual | Regular Shifts | View to Permanent Part-Time | Competitive Casual Rates
BASQ Essendon Fields is looking for experienced restaurant waitstaff to join our Front of House team.
We are looking for confident hospitality professionals who genuinely understand good restaurant service — people who can run their own section, read the room, anticipate guest needs and provide warm, professional service from arrival through to farewell.
This is a casual position with regular shifts available and the opportunity to move into permanent part-time for the right person.
About the Role
You will work across our restaurant service, corporate dining and functions, with shifts across lunch and dinner.
You will:
- Run your own section confidently and efficiently
- Deliver a strong sequence of service
- Welcome and engage guests professionally
- Take accurate food and beverage orders
- Confidently explain menu items and specials
- Guide guests through food and beverage selections
- Upsell naturally and appropriately
- Monitor tables and anticipate guest needs
- Coordinate timing with the kitchen and bar
- Clear and reset tables efficiently
- Maintain high standards of presentation throughout service
- Support the wider Front of House team during busy periods
- Assist and lead less‑experienced team members where appropriate
What We're Looking For
We are looking for people with genuine restaurant experience, not simply someone who has worked briefly in hospitality.
You will ideally have:
- Minimum 2 years' restaurant or quality hospitality experience
- Strong experience running your own section
- Good understanding of restaurant sequence of service
- Excellent communication and guest engagement skills
- Good food and beverage knowledge
- Wine and steak knowledge highly regarded
- Strong attention to detail
- Confidence working through busy services
- A proactive attitude — someone who notices what needs doing
- Professional presentation
- Reliability and punctuality
- Current RSA
Evening and weekend availability is essential.
Availability for some weekday and lunch shifts will also be highly regarded.
Why Join BASQ?
BASQ is an established restaurant in Essendon Fields with a strong focus on premium steaks, quality produce, corporate dining, functions and warm hospitality.
You'll be joining a venue offering:
- Competitive casual rate based on experience + applicable penalties
- Regular casual shifts
- Opportunity to progress to permanent part-time
- Quality food and beverage offering
- A varied mix of restaurant service, corporate dining and functions
- Supportive restaurant management
- Free parking at Essendon Fields
- Opportunities to grow as the venue and functions business develops
About BASQ
BASQ Essendon Fields serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and welcomes a mix of local guests, corporate clients, functions and visitors to the precinct.
As our restaurant and functions business continues to grow, we're looking for experienced Front of House professionals who take genuine pride in hospitality and enjoy being part of a strong service team.
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Experienced Waitstaff / Senior Section Waiter | BASQ in Melbourne employer: BASQ Essendon Fields
BASQ Essendon Fields is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and supportive work culture, perfect for hospitality professionals looking to thrive in their careers. With opportunities for progression to permanent roles and a focus on delivering outstanding service, employees can expect to grow their skills while enjoying the dynamic atmosphere of our restaurant and corporate dining settings. Join us in a location that values teamwork and excellence, where your contributions are recognised and rewarded.
