Located in the heart of the CBD, down a historic laneway long associated with eating and drinking well, you’ll find Côte Basque - a restaurant inspired by the culture, spirit, and cooking of the rugged Basque coast.

Côte Basque is a place for generous food, lively drinks, and thoughtful hospitality. The menu centres on local ingredients from land and sea, with produce-led dishes that are simple in approach yet precise in execution - humble, but elevated. Expect familiar, well-loved flavour pairings of the Basque and Mediterranean coasts, cooked over charcoal with restraint and confidence.

About the Role

We are looking for Reservations & Events Coordinators to join our team. This unique position will see you working on reservations, event sales and coordination, administration and supporting venue day-to-day operations. Most importantly, you'll ensure exceptional guest experiences. Your home base will be at our brand new Côte Basque office located in the Melbourne CBD, however you'll gain experience and have opportunities to contribute across the group.

What You'll Bring

- Passion and desire to be immersed in venues synonymous with Melbourne's rich food culture.
- Drive to work with products and experiences of which you are extremely proud.
- A passion for reservations and the systems that make busy restaurants thrive.
- A love for events – from intimate gatherings to grand occasions, you will create and deliver unforgettable experiences.
- Guest-centric approach – a dedication to enhancing every guest's experience, regardless of the occasion.




- A fresh set of eyes with a desire for continuous improvement and constant learning.

What You Can Expect

- An exciting opportunity with one of Melbourne's most experienced operators
- System expertise working with top-tier platforms such as SevenRooms and Tripleseat
- Collaboration with teams dedicated to delivering exemplary dining experiences
- Pride in products created by skilful and passionate teams
- Professional development via internal and external training
- Staff benefits, including discounts at all Andrew McConnell venues and retail stores
- Flexible scheduling – 5-day roster with evenings off

This position is a long-term engagement. We offer internal management training to help you cope with the demands of an extremely busy hospitality group, whilst continuing to develop our people. The ever-expanding Trader House group looks within for talent to help build new opportunities – there is always something to work towards on the horizon. You will stay inspired and motivated to keep Australia's favourite restaurants and bars at the forefront of compelling, modern dining for years to come.

This could be the career opportunity you've been waiting for.

- Discounts across all Trader House businesses




- Access to internal Wine and Spirit Education Trust Certificates 2 & 3 taught by Leanne Altmann, Group Beverage Director
- Trader House Sessions - masterclasses with chefs and industry leaders hands‑on chef (past presenters include Danielle Alvarez, Jung‑eun Chae, Trisha Greentree, Dave Verheul)
- Financial wellbeing training programs
- Access to Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training
- Mental Health & Wellbeing workshopsDiversity & Inclusivity training and workshops
- Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential counselling service
- Annual staff engagement survey
- Internal and external management training covering a range of topics
- Free flu vaccinations
- Employee referral bonus - paying up to $1000 per successful referral
- A range of discounts across external retail / health & wellbeing organisations
- Great staff meals every day
- Generous weekly tips

About Trader House

Trader House is a collection of Melbourne and Brisbane’s most distinctive restaurants, bars and specialty food stores, led by chef, author and columnist Andrew McConnell and photographer Jo McGann.

Our Melbourne venues include Gimlet, Apollo Inn, Cutler, Supernormal, Cumulus Inc., Marion, Builders Arms Hotel, Meatsmith and Morning Market—with Stokehouse, St Kilda joining the group in October 2026. In Brisbane, you’ll find Supernormal and Bar Miette.

Join a team shaping Australia’s hospitality culture across exceptional venues, each with its own identity and a shared commitment to great food, genuine service and memorable experiences.

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📌 Events & Reservations Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 Côte Basque
📍 Melbourne