About the role

As a member of the Front of House team, you will help create an experience that feels polished without being overly formal. You will welcome guests, guide them through the menu, share the stories behind our food and wine, and work closely with the kitchen and wider restaurant team.

Key responsibilities
Welcoming and seating guests
Providing attentive table service
Explaining menus, ingredients and dietary options
Taking food and beverage orders accurately
Serving Tasmanian wine and other beverages
Preparing the restaurant before service
Processing payments and assisting with closing duties
Maintaining a clean, organised and professional dining room
Working closely with the kitchen throughout service
Supporting functions, weddings and special events when required

About you
Are warm, confident and comfortable speaking with guests
Take pride in providing thoughtful, attentive service
Work calmly and efficiently during busy services
Communicate well and contribute positively to a team
Are dependable, organised and willing to take responsibility
Have an interest in Tasmanian food, wine and local producers
Are available to work across lunch, dinner and weekend services
Hold a current Tasmanian RSA, or can obtain one before commencing




Previous restaurant or bar experience will be highly regarded

About us

WADE is a new restaurant at Wineglass Bay Estate, overlooking Moulting Lagoon in Coles Bay. Created by chef and owner Wade Fordham, WADE will celebrate Tasmania through seasonal, produce-led food and warm, knowledgeable service. Our menus will showcase sustainably sourced seafood, wild game, locally grown vegetables and produce from Tasmanian farmers, fishers and makers. Open-fire cooking will sit at the heart of the kitchen, while our Front of House team will bring the experience together through relaxed, professional and genuinely welcoming hospitality.

Advantages
The opportunity to join a current restaurant from the beginning
Full-time casual positions with structured rosters
Staff accommodation available if required
Competitive pay based on experience and the Restaurant Industry Award
Training in food, wine and skilled restaurant service
Opportunities to grow as the restaurant develops
A supportive, respectful and hands-on workplace
The chance to represent outstanding Tasmanian producers
A unique workplace in one of Tasmania's most beautiful regions

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