Job Description
Job Category: Customer Service,Other,Sales
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About Pastuso
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Located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, Pastuso is a vibrant Peruvian restaurant celebrating the diverse flavours, traditions and energy of Peru. Our menu showcases premium Australian produce through bold Peruvian flavours and techniques, delivered in a lively, fast-paced dining environment.
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Who We Are
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By joining Pastuso, you become part of The San Telmo Group – one of Melbourne's established independent hospitality groups. Founded in ****, the Group operates six unique venues across Melbourne and Brisbane: San Telmo, Palermo, Asado, Pastuso, Robata and San Telmo Brisbane.
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We believe exceptional hospitality starts with exceptional people. That's why we invest heavily in training, development and internal promotion, creating genuine opportunities for our team to build long-term careers in hospitality. One of our current Directors started with us as a Kitchen Hand – that is the kind of growth we create!
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Position Available
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Monday–Friday: $***** per hour
n Saturday: $***** per hour
n Sunday: $***** per hour
n Public Holidays: $***** per hour
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We're looking for 3 casual Section Waiters who can commit to approximately ***** hours per week from now until October, increasing to approximately ***** hours per week from October through to February.
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This is a excellent opportunity for experienced waiters looking for consistent casual hours now, with the opportunity to pick up near full-time hours over Melbourne's busy summer season.
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Your Day-to-Day Will Include
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Managing your own section and delivering warm, attentive and knowledgeable service
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Guiding guests through Pastuso's Peruvian menu and confidently making food and beverage recommendations
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Building rapport with guests and working closely with the wider team to deliver memorable, efficient service
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The Benefits
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Generous tips on top of your hourly rate and access to monthly incentives
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Convenient locationbetween Flinders St and Parliament Stations
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***** hours per week available during the busy October–February period
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40% staff discounts across all San Telmo Group venues
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Delicious staff meals on the house, enjoyed side-by-side with a wonderful team
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Structured training and ongoing development
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Regular appraisals and development plan reviews, so you'll always know how you're tracking and you can give us feedback on how we're doing!
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Genuine opportunities for career progression and internal promotion
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Opportunities to develop your knowledge of Peruvian cuisine, pisco, wine and premium service
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Be part of an established hospitality group with six unique venues across Melbourne and Brisbane
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What We're Looking For
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Minimum 1–2 years' experience as a Section Waiter or in a similar role within a busy restaurant
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Strong sequence of service, food and beverage knowledge, and confidence managing your own section
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Availability for ***** hours per week until October and ***** hours per week from October through February
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Who You Are
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Passionate about food, drinks and genuine hospitality
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Warm, engaging and confident with guests
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Calm, organised and efficient during busy services
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A strong team player who communicates well with both front and back of house
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Well-presented, punctual and reliable
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Keen to learn, develop and build your hospitality career

📌 Section Waiter (Victoria)
🏢 The San Telmo Group
📍 Victoria