The Royal Oak Hotel | Fitzroy North
Permanent Part-Time

We're looking for an experienced Section Waiter / Bartender to join the team at the Royal Oak Hotel in Fitzroy North on a permanent part-time basis.

This role is suited to an experienced hospitality professional who is genuinely comfortable working across both the dining room and bar. You'll be confident managing your own section through a busy service while also being equally capable of stepping behind the bar, pouring a proper pint, talking confidently about wine and looking after our regulars.

We're looking for someone with a minimum of three years' experience in busy, established restaurants, pubs or similar venues who takes pride in genuine hospitality and enjoys being part of a neighbourhood pub.

Evening and weekend availability is essential.

The Venue

The Royal Oak Hotel is a neighbourhood pub in Fitzroy North built around the things we think make a great local: good food, thoughtful drinks, warm service and a strong connection to the community around us.

The venue combines a busy public bar with a strong dining trade, creating a style of service that is relaxed and familiar while still being professional and knowledgeable.

Our approach is straightforward - we want guests to feel comfortable whether they're stopping in for a beer at the bar, having dinner with friends or settling in for the afternoon.

That means we're looking for hospitality professionals who understand how to read a room, look after regulars and deliver consistently good service without making it feel overly formal.

The Role

As a Section Waiter / Bartender, you'll work across different areas of the Royal Oak depending on the needs of service.

On the floor, you'll confidently manage your own section, take orders, provide knowledgeable food and beverage recommendations and make sure guests receive warm, attentive service throughout their visit.

Behind the bar, you'll be comfortable serving beer, wine, spirits and classic mixed drinks while maintaining a clean, organised and professional bar.





You'll work closely with the Venue Manager, Head Chef, leadership team and wider FOH crew to keep service moving and create the kind of experience that keeps people coming back.

Minimum 3 years' experience in a busy, established restaurant, pub or hospitality venue.

Solid experience across both floor and bar service.

Confident managing your own section during busy lunch and dinner services.

Confident carrying a minimum of three plates.

Comfortable serving beer, wine, spirits and classic mixed drinks.

Current Victorian RSA.

Availability to work evenings and weekends.

Solid food, wine, beer and general beverage knowledge.

Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Ability to move confidently between different areas of the venue as service requires.

A genuine interest in hospitality and looking after people.

An appreciation for community and neighbourhood pubs.

WSET Level 1 or Level 2 is an advantage.

Strong wine and beer knowledge.

Experience working in high-volume pubs or restaurants.

Previous experience in quality, food-focused neighbourhood venues.

What We Offer

Permanent part-time employment with guaranteed minimum hours, negotiable for the right candidate.

Employment under the Publican.Co Enterprise Agreement 2023/2024.

Annual leave and personal leave accrued in accordance with Fair Work requirements.

Guaranteed annual wage increases under the Enterprise Agreement.

Ongoing food, wine, beer and service training.

A professional and respectful team environment.

The opportunity to work across both the bar and dining room rather than being limited to one area.

Opportunities to develop and grow within an expanding independent Melbourne hospitality group.

We are an equal prospect employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures and experiences.

For this position, we are specifically looking for experienced hospitality professionals who can confidently work across both the floor and bar from day one.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum experience requirements outlined above will not be considered.

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📌 Waiter / Bartender (Melbourne)
🏢 Royal Oak Hotel
📍 Melbourne