Job role
Waitstaff jobs in Australia
Waiters and waitresses are the face of a restaurant. Find casual, part-time and full-time waitstaff roles across Australia and apply to several venues with one profile.
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What a waitstaff does
- Take food and drink orders accurately
- Deliver service to menu and venue standards
- Know the menu, allergens and specials
- Process payments and manage tables
- Work as part of the floor team
Career path
Waitstaff can progress to senior waiter, supervisor, floor manager and restaurant manager.
Requirements
Qualifications and skills
Customer service
Friendly, professional service and good communication are the core skills.
RSA
If you will serve alcohol, a current RSA certificate is generally required.
Menu knowledge
Understanding menus and allergen information is an important part of the job.
FAQs
Waitstaff job questions
Can students work as waitstaff?
Yes. Many venues hire casual and part-time waitstaff to suit study schedules.
What is the difference between waitstaff and front of house?
Waitstaff serve tables; front of house is the wider guest-facing team including hosts, bar and floor management.
How much does the role pay?
Pay depends on the venue, your experience and employment type, and is usually set by the Hospitality Industry (General) Award or an enterprise agreement. Each job post shows the pay the venue has listed, and the Fair Work Ombudsman publishes current award rates.
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