Full-time Permanent Associate

Posted 07 Aug 2026

Description

Full Time | $79,000–$85,000 + Superannuation

Join one of Sydney's most exciting premium dining precincts.

Located within Crown Sydney, the Italian Dining Precinct brings together a'Mare , Pizza'Mare and Vista'Mare —three distinct venues celebrating authentic Italian cuisine and hospitality under the direction of acclaimed chef Alessandro Pavoni.

From award-winning fine dining and premium wine service to vibrant all-day dining and waterfront aperitivo, our precinct offers guests a truly immersive Italian experience. We are seeking an experienced Section Waiter / Sommelier to join our front-of-house team, working across the precinct to deliver exceptional food, wine and beverage service.

Key Responsibilities

- Independently manage a designated section during lunch and dinner service, ensuring seamless execution from guest arrival through to departure.
- Deliver qualified food and beverage service in accordance with fine dining standards.
- Provide knowledgeable recommendations on food, wine and beverage pairings, with particular emphasis on Italian wines and regional cuisine.
- Present, open, decant and serve wines using recognised fine dining service techniques.
- Explain menu items, seasonal ingredients and daily specials with confidence and accuracy.
- Assist in maintaining and developing wine service standards, cellar organisation and stock rotation.
- Ensure tables, service stations and dining areas are maintained to impeccable presentation standards.
- Work collaboratively with chefs, sommeliers, bartenders and management to ensure smooth service and guest satisfaction.
- Handle guest enquiries, special requests and service recovery professionally.




- Maintain compliance with NSW RSA legislation, food safety requirements and Crown Sydney operating standards.
- Contribute to ongoing training and mentoring of junior front-of-house team members.
- Full Australian working rights.
- Current NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certificate.
- 1-3 yearsexperience working in premium dining or fine dining restaurants.
- Hospitality Diploma or equivalent completed studies
- Demonstrated knowledge of classical food and wine service.
- Sound understanding of Italian wines, wine regions and food pairing principles.
- Experience serving premium wines, including decanting and table-side presentation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with fluent spoken and written English.
- Exceptional grooming, professionalism and attention to detail.
- Ability to perform efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced fine dining environment.
- Must be able to pass a Crown police compliance check

Highly Desirable

- WSET Level 2 or higher (or equivalent wine qualification).
- Previous experience working within an Italian restaurant.
- Knowledge of regional Italian cuisine and traditional service styles.
- Experience with SevenRooms, Micros or similar POS and reservation systems.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
- Italian language skills a bonus!

What We Offer

- Full-time salary of $79,000–$85,000 plus superannuation , based on experience.
- Career progression opportunities across Maestro Hospitality.
- Ongoing wine education and professional development.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Staff dining benefits and group discounts.

Opportunity to work alongside one of Australia's most respected Italian hospitality teams.

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