Located on Melbourne’s Southbank, Asado is a vibrant Argentinian restaurant inspired by the traditions of cooking over fire. Centred around our open parrilla grill, our menu celebrates premium Australian produce, bold South American flavours and the theatre of flame, all delivered in a lively, fast-paced dining environment.

Who We Are

By joining Asado, you become part of The San Telmo Group – one of Melbourne’s established independent hospitality groups. Founded in 2011, the Group operates six unique venues across Melbourne and Brisbane: San Telmo, Palermo, Asado, Pastuso, Robata and San Telmo Brisbane.

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!

Monday–Friday: $33.85 per hour
Saturday: $40.62 per hour
Sunday: $40.62 per hour
Public Holidays: $67.70 per hour

Your Day-to-Day Will Include

Managing your own section and delivering attentive, knowledgeable service

Guiding guests through Asado’s menu and confidently making food and beverage recommendations

Building rapport with guests and contributing to a memorable dining experience

Working closely with the wider team to ensure smooth and efficient service

The Perks





Generous tips on top of your hourly rate and access to monthly incentives

40% staff discounts across all San Telmo Group venues

Delicious staff meals on the house, enjoyed side-by-side with a wonderful team

Structured training and ongoing development

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!

Genuine opportunities for career progression and internal promotion

Fantastic Southbank location, just a short walk from Flinders Street Station

Opportunities to develop your knowledge of Argentinian cuisine, South American flavours, wine and premium service

Be part of an established hospitality group with six unique venues across Melbourne and Brisbane

What We’re Looking For

Minimum 1–2 years’ experience as a Section Waiter or in a similar role within a busy restaurant

Strong understanding of sequence of service and confidence managing your own section

Confidence making recommendations and explaining menu items to guests

Ability to manage multiple tables and priorities during busy services

Who You Are

Passionate about food, drinks and genuine hospitality

Warm, engaging and confident with guests

Calm, organised and efficient during busy services

A strong team player who communicates well with both front and back of house

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📌 Casual Section Waiter (Melbourne)
🏢 The San Telmo Group
📍 Melbourne