Our South Melbourne flagship is fast, busy and held to a high standard. We're after an experienced Senior Wait Staff member who has done this at volume before and wants to do it properly. Weekends are core to this role. You'll report to our Floor Supervisor and Venue Manager, and work alongside baristas, runners and kitchen.

Key responsibilities

Own your section end to end: greet, take accurate orders, run food and drinks, check in, transparent and reset

Lead by example during peak and keep your composure when it's three-deep at the door

Coach junior wait staff and help onboard current starters

Know the menu, dietaries and allergens cold, and recommend with sincerity

Handle POS, billing queries and opening/closing checklists

About you

At least 2 years in a high-volume café or restaurant

Available for weekends and public holidays





Current RSA and Food Safety certificate (or willing to obtain before your first shift)

Can start within 2–3 weeks

Pay under the Restaurant Industry Award, Level 3. Casual: $34.96/hr weekdays, $34.96 Saturday, $48.95 Sunday, plus overtime

Free coffee, all year round

Structured training from day one

Defined Floor Supervisor and Venue Manager roles to grow into

Staff perks and discounts across ST. ALi venues

About us ST. ALi is a team that takes positive coffee, interesting food and exceptional service seriously. It's what ST. ALi was built on, and we roast in-house and work directly with the farmers we buy from.

📌 Senior Wait Staff Melbourne (Australia)
🏢 ST ALI
📍 Australia