Senior Section Waiter – Casual Fine Dining, Melbourne

Introduction:

The San Telmo Group is a Melbourne-born hospitality group operating five unique restaurants — San Telmo, Palermo, Asado, Pastuso & Robata. Each venue is united by fire, quality ingredients and unforgettable guest experiences. Founded in 2011 and still based in Melbourne, we are a team of passionate hospitality professionals who believe great food deserves great service. It's an exciting time for the group, with San Telmo Brisbane — our first interstate expansion — opening at the end of June 2026 as well!

About the Role

Join our front-of-house team as a Senior Section Waiter, at either Asado or Palermo, leading service in your section and mentoring junior staff in the FOH. You will work alongside some of Melbourne’s most respected hospitality professionals in a structured, supportive environment where your skills are genuinely valued and developed.

Description:

Duties


- Lead service in your section and set the standard for junior FOH staff
- Run pre-service briefs, tastings and product knowledge training
- Deliver exceptional guest experiences across a busy, high-volume section
- Maintain service standards and contribute to a positive team culture
- Support management with floor operations during peak service periods Skills & Experience


- Proven FOH experience in a fast-paced restaurant workplace
- Strong food and beverage knowledge; wine or cocktail knowledge an advantage
- Current RSA certificate (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
- Valid working rights in Australia
- Team-first mindset with a genuine passion for hospitality Skills and Experiences:

Culture

People enjoy working here because we treat hospitality as a craft, not just a job. We invest in our team through fully funded external training, maintain rosters that respect your time outside work and promote from within — consistently. One of our current Directors started on the floor as a Kitchen Hand — that is the kind of growth we make possible. Our team is collaborative, enthusiastic and proud of what we create together every service.

Benefits


- $65,949 base salary + superannuation
- Generous tips and bonus structure
- Job Security by joining a successful restaurant Group
- 40-hour workweek — no excessive hours, real work-life balance!
- Fully funded external training — supervision, management, beverage knowledge and more
- Incredible staff dining discounts across all five venues
- Real career progression — we promote from within at every level
- Work with and learn from Melbourne’s most respected hospitality professionals How to Apply

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all applications are welcome. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r5v1w