Experienced Wait Staff Wanted | Flexible Casual & Permanent Roles

Trofeo Estate is seeking experienced and passionate Front of House Staff for our Restaurant and Events teams in the Food and Beverage department. Fine dining experience an advantage.

Set amongst 50 acres of scenic vineyards and housed in a beautifully restored 1930s building, Trofeo Estate specialises in terracotta-aged wines (Amphora) and are proudly one of the largest producers of terracotta wines in the southern hemisphere and operate a restaurant, cellar door and a busy calendar of events and private functions.

About the Role

For the full time position you will be taking on full ownership of front-of-house operations across our Restaurant and Events, including our casual outdoor dining offers. This leadership role combines guest-facing excellence with commercial accountability: you will manage daily operations, drive sales and service KPIs, lead recruitment and training, and work closely with the kitchen and cellar teams to create memorable dining and wine experiences that reflect the quality and character of Trofeo Estate.

For casual roles you will be part of the front-of-house and events team providing our customers with excellent service.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the Front of House team, create a positive and high-performing workplace culture.
- Deliver exceptional guest experiences by overseeing bookings, floor plans, service flow and guest interactions,



while confidently resolving feedback and ensuring every visit feels welcoming and memorable.
- Assist with weddings, functions and special events to ensure seamless experiences from start to finish.
- Oversee daily FOH operations, including cash handling, stock control, reporting, presentation standards and maintaining a clean, professional workplace.

About You

- Proven experience as a Front of House hospitality role.
- Confident leader who can motivate, mentor and encourage a vibrant team.
- Excellent communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
- Strong food and beverage knowledge and premium wine knowledge; winery experience is highly desirable.
- Up-to‑date RSA and Food Handlers certificates.
- Experience with restaurant software systems (e.g., OpenTable, SevenRooms or similar) is highly advantageous.
- Comfortable working diverse hours across Thursday-Monday with guest‑facing leadership on peak service days.
- A genuine passion for hospitality, quality and heritage.

What we offer.,

- Full-time permanent role with consecutive days off
- Staff meals on shift, employee discounts, friends and family benefits
- Great Culture, team and working environment.
- An Opportunity to bring your experience and to make this role your own. .

If you are passionate about hospitality, thrive in a leadership role and want to be part of a unique winery restaurant that values quality, heritage and a genuine passion for hospitality, we would love to hear from you.

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📌 Wait Staff - Casual & Permanent Positions Available (Shire of Mornington Peninsula)
🏢 Trofeo Estate
📍 Shire of Mornington Peninsula