Full-time Permanent Associate

Posted 31 Aug 2026

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, outstanding 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 professional 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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