About us

Rare Steakhouse is dedicated to providing our guests with exceptional service, exquisite cuisine and an unforgettable atmosphere. We are a premier destination for steakhouse dining, and we are looking for an experienced Trade Waiter to help us uphold that reputation every service.

The role

You will be an integral part of our front-of-house team, responsible for providing exceptional service and creating memorable dining experiences for our guests. From setting the table to taking the final payment, you will look after every part of the guest experience, and assist the management team with service responsibilities along the way.

Your core duties

- Setting and arranging tables. Present the dining room to our standard before every service.
- Reservations and welcome. Take reservations, greet customers and present them with menus and beverage lists.
- Recommending dishes and wines. Recommend dishes and wines to complement the food, particularly in a fine-dining setting.
- Taking orders. Take orders and relay them to kitchen and bar staff.
- Serving food and beverages.



Serve food and beverages promptly and courteously.
- Beverage service. Open bottles and pour beverages, including mixing liquor, and assist in the cellar.
- Clearing tables. Explicit tables and return dishes and cutlery to the kitchen.
- Glassware and bottles. Remove empty bottles and used glasses from tables, and refill and replace glasses.
- Payments. Collect payments for sales and operate point-of-sale machines and cash registers.

About you

- Proven experience as a waiter in a busy restaurant, ideally in a premium or fine-dining setting.
- Strong knowledge of food, wine and other beverages, confident recommending dishes and wines and mixing drinks.
- Punctual, presentable and reliable, with a positive attitude and strong communication skills.
- Current RSA certificate, or willingness to obtain one.
- Comfortable operating point-of-sale machines and cash registers.

Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Employee discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Trade Waiter (Melbourne)
🏢 Rare Steakhouse
📍 Melbourne