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Job description
Section Waiter / Sommelier
- Cibaria ManlyManly, Sydney NSWFull-Time | $79,000-$85,000 + SuperannuationEmployer: Pavoni Plus Pty LtdImmediate Start PreferredBuild Your Hospitality Career by the BeachCibaria Manly is a vibrant beachside Italian dining destination where the warmth of traditional Italian hospitality meets contemporary Sydney dining.
Operated by Pavoni Plus Pty Ltd, the team behind a'Mare Sydney and part of the Maestro Hospitality group, Cibaria Manly is a bustling 350-seat restaurant offering à la carte dining, group bookings, functions and events.
Our menu celebrates the diversity of regional Italian cuisine through antipasti, pizzetta, pasta, premium produce and traditional Italian desserts, supported by an extensive wine program with a strong focus on Italian varietals alongside carefully selected Australian, French and Italian wines, of course.
We are seeking an experienced Section Waiter / Sommelier to join our professional front-of-house team in a full-time capacity.
This is an opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional to take ownership of a section while bringing strong wine knowledge, polished service skills and genuine Italian hospitality to every guest experience.

About the Role
As a Section Waiter / Sommelier, you will be responsible for managing a designated section during lunch and dinner services while providing knowledgeable food and wine service.
You will work closely with the restaurant management, sommelier, bar and kitchen teams to deliver an efficient and memorable dining experience in a high-volume premium restaurant environment.

Key Responsibilities




Independently manage a designated restaurant section during lunch and dinner serviceDeliver professional food and beverage service from guest arrival through to departureProvide knowledgeable recommendations regarding menu selections, beverages and food and wine pairingsDemonstrate strong knowledge of Italian wines, wine-producing regions, varietals and regional Italian cuisinePresent, open, decant and serve premium wines using recognised professional service techniquesTake accurate food and beverage orders and ensure efficient communication with kitchen and bar teamsExplain menu items, ingredients, preparation methods, seasonal dishes and daily specialsMonitor tables throughout service and anticipate guest requirementsMaintain appropriate wine and beverage service throughout the dining experienceAssist with wine cellar organisation, stock rotation and wine service preparationMaintain glassware, service stations and restaurant areas to a consistently high standardProcess guest accounts and payments accuratelyManage guest enquiries, dietary requirements, special requests and service recovery professionallyWork collaboratively with chefs, sommeliers, bartenders, runners and restaurant managementSupport and mentor junior front-of-house employeesAssist with restaurant opening and closing proceduresMaintain high standards of personal presentation, hygiene and professional conductComply with NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol requirements, food safety standards and workplace policies and proceduresSkills, Qualifications & ExperienceTo be considered for this position,



applicants must have:A minimum of 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in a premium, high-volume or fine dining restaurant environmentRelevant hospitality qualifications and/or equivalent demonstrated industry experienceDemonstrated experience independently managing a restaurant sectionStrong knowledge of professional food and beverage serviceSound knowledge of wine, wine regions, grape varietals and food and wine pairingKnowledge of Italian wines and regional Italian cuisineExperience presenting, opening, decanting and serving premium winesStrong knowledge of restaurant sequence of service and table service standardsExcellent verbal and written English communication skillsExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsStrong attention to detail and skilled presentationAbility to remain organised and composed in a high-volume restaurant environmentAbility to work effectively as part of a professional front-of-house teamFull Australian working rights or the ability to obtain appropriate Australian work rightsA current NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certificate, or the ability to obtain one prior to commencing employmentAvailability to work a rotating roster including evenings, weekends and public holidaysThe ability to meet all employment, venue and regulatory compliance requirements applicable to the positionHighly DesirableThe following will be highly regarded:Formal hospitality qualificationsWSET Level 2 or higher, or an equivalent recognised wine qualificationPrevious employment within a premium Italian restaurantAdvanced knowledge of Italian wine regions and varietalsKnowledge of traditional and regional Italian cuisineExperience using SevenRooms, Micros or similar restaurant reservation and POS systemsItalian lan

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