At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a section, deliver exceptional food and wine service, and create memorable guest experiences.
- Company: Join Cibaria Manly, a vibrant beachside Italian dining destination.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, tips, ongoing training, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on professional development and teamwork.
- Why this job: Work with passionate professionals and enhance your knowledge of Italian cuisine and wines.
- Qualifications: 1-3 years in fine dining, strong wine knowledge, and excellent customer service skills.
The predicted salary is between 79000 - 85000 $ per year.
Cibaria Manly is a vibrant beachside Italian dining destination where the warmth of traditional Italian hospitality meets contemporary Sydney dining. Operated by Pavoni Plus Pty Ltd, Cibaria Manly is a bustling 350-seat restaurant offering à la carte dining, group bookings, functions and events.
Our menu celebrates the diversity of regional Italian cuisine through antipasti, pizzetta, pasta, premium produce and traditional Italian desserts, supported by an extensive wine program with a strong focus on Italian varietals alongside carefully selected Australian, French and Italian wines.
We are seeking an experienced Section Waiter / Sommelier to join our professional front-of-house team in a full-time capacity. This is an opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional to take ownership of a section while bringing strong wine knowledge, polished service skills and genuine Italian hospitality to every guest experience.
About the Role
As a Section Waiter / Sommelier, you will be responsible for managing a designated section during lunch and dinner services while providing knowledgeable food and wine service. You will work closely with the restaurant management, sommelier, bar and kitchen teams to deliver an efficient and memorable dining experience in a high-volume premium restaurant environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently manage a designated restaurant section during lunch and dinner service
- Deliver professional food and beverage service from guest arrival through to departure
- Provide knowledgeable recommendations regarding menu selections, beverages and food and wine pairings
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of Italian wines, wine-producing regions, varietals and regional Italian cuisine
- Present, open, decant and serve premium wines using recognised professional service techniques
- Take accurate food and beverage orders and ensure efficient communication with kitchen and bar teams
- Explain menu items, ingredients, preparation methods, seasonal dishes and daily specials
- Monitor tables throughout service and anticipate guest requirements
- Maintain appropriate wine and beverage service throughout the dining experience
- Assist with wine cellar organisation, stock rotation and wine service preparation
- Maintain glassware, service stations and restaurant areas to a consistently high standard
- Process guest accounts and payments accurately
- Manage guest enquiries, dietary requirements, special requests and service recovery professionally
- Work collaboratively with chefs, sommeliers, bartenders, runners and restaurant management
- Support and mentor junior front-of-house employees
- Assist with restaurant opening and closing procedures
- Maintain high standards of personal presentation, hygiene and professional conduct
- Comply with NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol requirements, food safety standards and workplace policies and procedures
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
- A minimum of 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in a premium, high-volume or fine dining restaurant environment
- Relevant hospitality qualifications and/or equivalent demonstrated industry experience
- Demonstrated experience independently managing a restaurant section
- Strong knowledge of professional food and beverage service
- Sound knowledge of wine, wine regions, grape varietals and food and wine pairing
- Knowledge of Italian wines and regional Italian cuisine
- Experience presenting, opening, decanting and serving premium wines
- Strong knowledge of restaurant sequence of service and table service standards
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Strong attention to detail and professional presentation
- Ability to remain organised and composed in a high-volume restaurant environment
- Ability to work effectively as part of a professional front-of-house team
- Full Australian working rights or the ability to obtain appropriate Australian work rights
- A current NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certificate, or the ability to obtain one prior to commencing employment
- Availability to work a rotating roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays
- The ability to meet all employment, venue and regulatory compliance requirements applicable to the position
Highly Desirable
- Formal hospitality qualifications
- WSET Level 2 or higher, or an equivalent recognised wine qualification
- Previous employment within a premium Italian restaurant
- Advanced knowledge of Italian wine regions and varietals
- Knowledge of traditional and regional Italian cuisine
- Experience using SevenRooms, Micros or similar restaurant reservation and POS systems
- Italian language skills
Joining Cibaria means becoming part of a hospitality group committed to professional development, exceptional food and wine, and genuine career progression.
Our team benefits include:
- Hospitality Industry General Award $79,000-$85,000 + Superannuation
- Generous share of team tips
- Ongoing food, wine and service training
- Professional development opportunities
- Opportunities for internal career progression
- Staff performance incentives
- Staff discounts across Maestro Hospitality venues
- Exposure to premium Italian food and wine
- The opportunity to work alongside experienced hospitality professionals across the Maestro Hospitality portfolio
If you are an experienced Section Waiter or Sommelier looking to take the next step in your hospitality career, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your current resume and a brief introduction outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.
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