Restaurant Team Member – Australia’s First Saizeriya | Highpoint
The Career Meister – Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC
About This Position
Australia’s first Saizeriya is opening at Highpoint Shopping Centre — and we’re hiring!
Join the opening team of one of Japan’s best-known casual dining brands. Earn from $33.85 per hour plus applicable weekend and public holiday penalty rates, with training provided and no previous hospitality experience required.
Saizeriya operates more than 1,500 restaurants across Japan and Asia. Now, the brand is bringing its affordable Italian-style dining experience to Australia, with its first restaurant scheduled to open in November 2026.
We’re looking for energetic, reliable and customer-focused casual staff to help welcome our first customers in Australia.
Your role will include customer service, taking orders, serving food and drinks, and assisting with food preparation.
Position Details
- Location: Highpoint Shopping Centre, Maribyrnong VIC 3032
- Employment: Casual
- Pay: From $33.85 per hour, plus applicable weekend and public holiday penalty rates
- Expected hours: 10–25 hours per week
- Work arrangement: On-site
- Availability: Daytime, evening, weekend and public holiday shifts
- RSA: Valid Victorian RSA certificate required
What does your next role look like?
Make guests feel welcome
- Greet guests warmly and help them with the menu
- Take food and drink orders accurately using the POS system
- Serve food and drinks with a friendly, positive attitude
Keep service moving
- Clear and reset tables efficiently during busy periods
- Handle cash and card transactions accurately
- Communicate with teammates to keep service running smoothly
Support food preparation and restaurant operations
- Assist with food preparation
- Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming restaurant
- Help the team prepare for daily service
A little about you
You enjoy working with people and understand that great customer service comes from teamwork.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Brings energy, reliability and a positive attitude
- Enjoys helping customers feel welcome
- Communicates clearly and works well with others
- Stays calm and organised during busy periods
- Is willing to learn and help across different tasks
Essential
- A valid Victorian RSA certificate
- Flexibility to work across daytime, evening, weekend and public holiday shifts
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- A reliable, customer-focused approach
Desirable
- Previous experience in a fast-paced café, bar or restaurant
No previous hospitality experience? That’s fine. Training will be provided to help you learn the role.
Location
Highpoint Shopping Centre, Maribyrnong VIC 3032
Working Hour
Casual employment, with expected hours of 10–25 per week. Daytime, evening, weekend and public holiday shifts may be required.
Salary range
From $33.85 per hour, plus applicable weekend and public holiday penalty rates.
Working flexibility
On-site restaurant work with flexibility required across different shifts.
Start From
November 2026 (new restaurant opening). Exact commencement and training dates will be confirmed by Saizeriya.
What this opportunity offers
- Be part of Australia’s first Saizeriya: Join the opening team of a well-established Japanese restaurant brand entering the Australian market
- Training provided: No previous hospitality experience required
- Hands-on experience: Learn and develop skills across customer service, food preparation and restaurant operations
- A team environment: Work alongside colleagues to deliver a welcoming dining experience
- Potential future opportunities: Part-time and/or full-time positions may become available as the business grows
Career Meister’s View
Saizeriya has over 1,500 restaurants across Japan and Asia. This Melbourne store is the brand’s first in Australia.
Joining at the opening stage means being part of how the restaurant is built from day one — not stepping into something already established. Training is provided, so if you bring the right attitude, the rest can be learned.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Restaurant Team Member – Australia’s First Saizeriya | Highpoint in Melbourne employer: The Career Meister
Join a well-established manufacturing business in Epping that values your growth and offers a dynamic work environment. With a focus on local production and strong supplier relationships, this company provides a stable foundation for your career while encouraging you to take on more responsibilities in purchasing and logistics. Enjoy a supportive culture that prioritises employee development and offers onsite parking for your convenience.
