Rodd & Gunn Melbourne is seeking an energetic, welcoming Restaurant Host / Maître D' to support our summer trade and beyond. You will thrive being the face of the restaurant, creating a warm and welcoming experience, setting the tone for exceptional dining and exceeding our guest's experience with creativity and passion. You will support the flow of service with our qualified front-of-house teams, support guest relations and communications through the SevenRooms platform, and ensure that the highest level of service is provided, reflecting our global brand's stellar reputation.

This role is a casual position working across both The Lodge Little Collins and Rodd & Gunn Cellar on Little Collins Street (Melbourne CBD). Both venues operate Tuesday-Saturday, with lunch and dinner services, with approx 20-30 hours available.

Our ideal Restaurant Host will have

- 2+ years experience in a similar role within premium venues, ideally in Melbourne

- Confidence using SevenRooms

- A genuine love for hospitality and exceeding guest's expectations

- Outstanding communication and organisational skills

- A current Victorian Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate (RSA)

- Availability to work a rotating roster, including evenings and weekends

The Company

Rodd & Gunn is one of New Zealand’s iconic brands. With a reputation for service excellence and only sourcing the best quality products,



Rodd & Gunn has established itself as an industry leader in retail in New Zealand, Australia, USA and UK. This is your opportunity to become an integral part of Rodd & Gunn as continues its journey to become a true lifestyle brand.

The flagship building on Little Collins St aims to be one of Melbourne's preeminent venues and follows the high standard of The Lodge Bar venues in Queenstown, Auckland and Brisbane.

At Rodd & Gunn our people are everything. We employ only those we trust can embody our four cornerstone values - Pride, Loyalty, Honesty and Playfulness. These values are written into every part of our business and guide all our actions and decisions on a daily basis. We strive to build a happy, motivated and productive environment where our people are focused on respecting each other, the brand, the product, the customer and their role within our business.

The Benefits

- Working within a world-class lifestyle brand

- Generous discounts across both Rodd & Gunn and The Lodge Group

- Ongoing in-house training and professional development opportunities

- Be an integral part of the venue's success story

- Stable and regular fortnightly rosters

- Excellent working culture/team ethic and location

- Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 confidential wellbeing and mental health support

📌 Restaurant Host | The Lodge Little Collins (Melbourne)
🏢 The Lodge
📍 Melbourne