Introduction:
About San Telmo
Located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, San Telmo is an Argentinian restaurant inspired by the food, wine and hospitality of Buenos Aires. Centred around our open parrilla grill, our menu celebrates premium Australian produce, bold Argentinian flavours and traditional fire-based cooking, all delivered in a vibrant, fast-paced dining environment.
Who We Are
By joining San Telmo, 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.
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!
Position Available
Full-Time Section Waiter – $66,****** per annum
+ Super + Generous Tips
Your Day-to-Day Will Include
Managing your own section and delivering warm, attentive and knowledgeable service
Guiding guests through San Telmo's menu and confidently making food and beverage recommendations
Building rapport with guests and working closely with the wider team to deliver memorable, efficient service
The Benefits
Generous tips on top of your salary and access to monthly incentives




Permanent full-time role – secure employment + access to paid leave
40% staff discounts across all San Telmo Group venues
Convenient CBD location – 3 min walk from Parliament Station
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
Opportunities to develop your knowledge of Argentinian cuisine, premium Australian produce, wine and South American hospitality
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 sequence of service, food and beverage knowledge, with confidence managing your own section
Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required
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
Well‐presented, punctual and reliable
Keen to learn, develop and build your hospitality career
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📌 Section Waiter (Melbourne)
🏢 The San Telmo Group
📍 Melbourne