Swillhouse is an independent hospitality group creating venues with distinct identities and lasting relevance. Across restaurants, bars and late-night music rooms, each space is shaped by craft, atmosphere and a deep attention to detail.

Our venues are only as strong as the people behind them. We care about how the work is done — leadership that’s present, standards that matter, and teams who take pride in their role and the experience they deliver every day.

Alberto’s Lounge is a neighbourhood trattoria with a Roman heart and a Sydney soul. Tucked behind a glowing neon sign, it’s intimate, familiar, and full of character. The menu roams across Italy, serving hand-cut pasta, crisp crostini, house-made gelato, and heart-warming mains made for sharing. Alberto’s captures the essence of Italy’s golden era of cinema and design, a celebration of Italian style and creativity from plate to paintwork.

About the Role

We're looking for a Section Waiter with a passion for wine.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone who loves the theatre of restaurant service and is eager to deepen their knowledge of wine alongside one of Sydney's most exciting beverage programs. Whether you've already started your wine journey or simply have a genuine curiosity and appetite to learn, we'll help you develop.

As a Section Waiter at Alberto’s Lounge you will:

- Deliver exceptional service while confidently managing your own section
- Build genuine connections with guests and create memorable dining experiences




- Recommend wines that complement our menu and continue developing your wine knowledge
- Work closely with our kitchen and bar teams to deliver seamless service
- Bring energy, professionalism and calm to every service
- Take pride in the details that make Alberto's feel special

About You As a confident hospitality professional, you will bring warmth, efficiency and solid service instincts to the role.

- Experience as a Section Waiter or Junior Sommelier
- A genuine interest in wine and a desire to develop your knowledge
- Confident, engaging communication and natural guest rapport
- Strong understanding of service flow and restaurant operations
- Excellent attention to detail and high personal standards
- A calm, team-first approach during busy services
- A passion for creating the kind of hospitality guests remember

Why Join Us

- Be part of a high-performing hospitality group where venues have distinct identities
- Ongoing learning through regular venue trainings, masterclasses and group-wide development sessions
- A strong commitment to physical and psychological safety, with clear pathways to speak up and be supported
- Access to 24/7 confidential wellbeing support through Sonder, including mental health, medical and safety services
- Generous staff discounts across Swillhouse venues for all team members
- Access to lifestyle and wellbeing partnerships, including fitness, recovery, and workwear discounts

Next Steps If this sounds like the right fit, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a group that takes hospitality and its people seriously.

📌 Alberto's Lounge | Section Waiter (Surry Hills)
🏢 Swillhouse
📍 Surry Hills