Located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, Robata is a contemporary Japanese restaurant inspired by the centuries-old tradition of cooking over charcoal. Centred around our open robatayaki grill, our menu combines premium Australian produce, Japanese flavours and a modern approach to dining, all delivered in a vibrant, fast-paced setting.

Who We Are By joining Robata, you become part of

The San Telmo Group

– one of Melbourne’s established independent hospitality groups. Founded in 2011, the Group operates six unique venues across Melbourne and Brisbane: San Telmo, Palermo, Asado, Pastuso, Robata and San Telmo Brisbane.

We believe exceptional hospitality starts with exceptional people. That’s why we invest heavily in training, development and internal promotion, creating genuine opportunities for our team to build long‑term careers in hospitality.

One of our current Directors started with us as a Kitchen Hand - that is the kind of growth we create

Position Available Monday–Friday:

$33.85 per hour Saturday:

$40.62 per hour Sunday:

$40.62 per hour Public Holidays:

$67.70 per hour + Super + Tips

Your Day-to-Day Will Include

Managing your own section and delivering attentive, knowledgeable service

Guiding guests through Robata’s menu and confidently making food and beverage recommendations

Building rapport with guests and contributing to a memorable dining experience

Working closely with the wider team to ensure smooth and efficient service

The Benefits





Generous tips on top of your hourly rate and access to monthly incentives

40% staff discounts across all San Telmo Group venues

Delicious staff meals on the house, enjoyed side-by-side with a wonderful team

Structured training and ongoing development

Monthly appraisals and development plan reviews, so you’ll always know how you’re tracking and you can give us feedback on how we’re doing

Genuine opportunities for career progression and internal promotion

Opportunities to develop your knowledge of Japanese cuisine, sake, wine and premium service

Be part of an established hospitality group with six unique venues across Melbourne and Brisbane

What We’re Looking For

Minimum 1–2 years’ experience as a Section Waiter or in a similar role within a busy restaurant

Robust understanding of sequence of service and confidence managing your own section

Good knowledge of food, wine and beverages, with an interest in Japanese cuisine and sake highly regarded

Confidence making recommendations and explaining menu items to guests

Ability to manage multiple tables and priorities during busy services

Availability to work Thursday -Sunday if needed

Who You Are

Passionate about food, drinks and genuine hospitality

Warm, engaging and confident with guests

Calm, organised and efficient during busy services

A strong team player who communicates well with both front and back of house

Well‑presented, punctual and reliable

Keen to learn, develop and build your hospitality career

📌 Section Waiter (Melbourne)
🏢 The San Telmo Group
📍 Melbourne