Hostess / Head Waitress

About LUMA by LOVAT: Lovat is a offering a high end casual dining venue named Luma in Newport. Serving modern Australian cuisine mostly seafood dishes, which this venue has been popular for.

About the Role

We're on the hunt for a Host who can match that energy from the first hello. If you love making an entrance count, thrive on reading a room, and want to be the face of one of Northern Beaches's most talked-about dining rooms, this one's for you.

Key Responsibilities

- Set the tone from the door: greet every guest with warmth, charm, confidence and a healthy dash of grace, anticipating their needs before they ask.
- Manage the floor with precision - taking orders, advising new items on the menu, seating, table turns, and bookings - keeping service flowing even when the room is at full theatre.
- Complete all checklists and operational tasks efficiently during shifts, escalating issues or incidents promptly.
- Support the food and beverage team where needed, including POS operation, cash handling, stock control, and venue presentation, all in line with standards and policies.
- Communicate closely with the team to optimise service times, back up other departments, and keep every guest's experience on point.
- Build strong product knowledge, and lend a hand training and guiding newer team members.

What You'll Bring

- Ideally previous experience working in a host role at a high end restaurant or hospitality venue.




- A knack for managing guest expectations and supporting a fast-paced food & beverage service.
- Strong communication skills, sharp attention to detail, eye for detailed cleanliness and a genuine work ethic.
- A polished, professional presence with an eye for aesthetics that fits the room.

How You Work

- Daymaker ethos — no one's too big for the small things.
- Hands-on and non-hierarchical — leads from the front.
- Resilient and solutions-focused — stays calm, moves fast.

Perks from Day One As part of Lovat Group, you unlock Elevated Perks from your first day. Parity for all venues across Lovat group.

- 50% off dining meals and drinks.
- $10 flat for any meals and drinks at any of Lovat Group’s cafe venues
- Sick leaves and annual leaves
- Rapid career growth across our network.
- Competetive pay rates and loading

Apply Now Join Lovat Group Sydney and become an experience creator, prospect taker, the ultimate Daymaker. Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.

Send your CV and a short cover letter. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and review applications as they come in - don't wait! We can't wait to see the places your career will go with Lovat Group.

Please send your resume to [email protected]

Pay: $35.00 – $40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Host/ Head Waitress (Newport)
🏢 Lovat
📍 Newport