Full-time Permanent Associate
Posted 31 Aug ****
Description
Vineria Luisa Pty Ltd | Enmore, Sydney NSW
Full-Time | $79,000 - $85,000 + Superannuation
Join Vineria Luisa
Welcome to
Vineria Luisa
- your neighbourhood Italian restaurant, wine bar and gintoneria in the heart of Enmore.
Part of
Maestro Hospitality
, Vineria Luisa is a Chef-Hatted Italian restaurant built around genuine hospitality, great wine and simple, honest food executed exceptionally well.
Our menu is rooted in Italian tradition, with snacks, daily specials and comforting classics designed to pair beautifully with our Italian varietal-driven cellar and curated cocktail and gin offering.
Every wine on our list is available by the glass, giving our team the opportunity to genuinely engage with guests and create thoughtful food and wine experiences.
We are seeking an experienced
Section Waiter / Sommelier
to join our front-of-house team.
We have casual, part time and full time positions available.
This is an opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional who is equally comfortable managing a busy restaurant section, providing polished table service and confidently guiding guests through wine selections and food and wine pairings.
About the Role
Working closely with the Restaurant Manager and front-of-house team, you will be responsible for delivering professional and knowledgeable restaurant and wine service while creating the warm, personable hospitality for which Vineria Luisa is known.
You will independently manage a designated section while also contributing your wine knowledge across the restaurant.
Key Responsibilities
Independently manage a designated restaurant section throughout lunch and dinner service
Provide professional, attentive and knowledgeable food and beverage service
Welcome guests, build rapport and contribute to a memorable dining experience
Explain menu items, ingredients, preparation methods and daily specials
Provide knowledgeable wine recommendations and food and wine pairing advice
Assist guests in navigating the wine list and selecting wines suited to their preferences and dining experience




Present, open, decant and serve wine in accordance with professional wine service standards
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the restaurant's wine list, beverage offering and food menu
Accurately take and process food and beverage orders using the venue's POS system
Identify and communicate allergies and dietary requirements accurately with the kitchen and management team
Monitor guest satisfaction throughout service and respond appropriately to requests or concerns
Maintain appropriate glassware, wine service equipment and beverage stations
Assist with wine storage, stock rotation, cellar organisation and inventory procedures
Prepare and maintain your section before, during and following service
Ensure bills are accurate and professionally presented and process payments as required
Work collaboratively with restaurant management, sommeliers, section waiters and the broader front-of-house and kitchen teams
Comply with NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol requirements, food safety requirements and company policies
Contribute to achieving restaurant sales, beverage sales and guest satisfaction objectives
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
To be considered for this position, you will ideally have:
A relevant hospitality qualification, such as an
AQF Certificate III in Hospitality (Restaurant Front of House), Diploma of Hospitality Management, or equivalent
A minimum of
1-3 years' relevant experience
in a Section Waiter, Sommelier, Wine Waiter or similar front-of-house position
Full working rights in Australia
Demonstrated experience managing your own section in a premium restaurant environment
Strong knowledge of wine service and food and wine pairing




Experience confidently recommending and selling wines and other beverages
Strong knowledge of restaurant service procedures and sequence of service
Excellent spoken and written English communication skills
A current
NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certificate
Experience using restaurant POS systems
Strong attention to detail and skilled presentation
The ability to remain composed and organised in a fast-paced restaurant environmentExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build genuine rapport with guests
Availability to work across a seven-day restaurant roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays
Highly Regarded
WSET Level 2 or higher
, or another recognised wine qualification
Previous experience within Chef-Hatted, premium or fine-dining restaurants
Strong knowledge of Italian wine regions, grape varieties and producers
Knowledge of regional Italian cuisine
Experience using SevenRooms or similar restaurant reservation platforms
What We Offer
At Vineria Luisa, we want hospitality professionals to build genuine careers with us.
The successful candidate will receive:
Full-time salary of $79,000 - $85,000 per annum plus superannuation
Restaurant Industry Award rates for casuals
Generous share of the venue's tips program
Staff incentives and performance recognition
Ongoing wine, food and service training
Professional development and upskilling opportunities
Opportunities for career progression within
Maestro Hospitality
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing wellbeing and mental health support
Financial wellbeing and superannuation education resources
Staff discounts across Maestro Hospitality venues
The opportunity to work within an established Chef-Hatted Italian restaurant and wine program
Vineria Luisa forms part of
Maestro Hospitality
, one of Sydney's leading independent Italian hospitality groups.
Our restaurants are recognised for exceptional food, wine and service, and we are committed to developing passionate hospitality professionals across our venues.
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