Section Waiter

About San Telmo Brisbane

Located in the heart of Brisbane, San Telmo brings the energy, flavours and hospitality of Argentina to Queensland. Centred around our open parrilla grill, our menu celebrates premium Australian produce, bold Argentinian flavours and traditional fire-based cooking, all delivered in a vibrant, fast-paced dining environment.

Who We Are

By joining San Telmo Brisbane, you become part of The San Telmo Group – one of Australia’s established independent hospitality groups. Founded in Melbourne in 2011, the Group operates six unique venues across Melbourne and Brisbane: San Telmo, Palermo, Asado, Pastuso, Robata and San Telmo Brisbane.

We believe exceptional hospitality starts with exceptional people. That’s why we invest heavily in training, development and internal promotion, creating genuine opportunities for our team to build long-term careers in hospitality. One of our current Directors started with us as a Kitchen Hand – that is the kind of growth we create!

Position Available

Casual Section Waiter – Restaurant Award Level 2

Monday–Friday: $33.85 per hour
Saturday: $40.62 per hour
Sunday: $40.62 per hour
Public Holidays: $67.70 per hour

+ Super + Generous Tips

Your Day-to-Day Will Include

• Managing your own section and delivering warm, attentive and knowledgeable service

• Guiding guests through San Telmo’s menu and confidently making food and beverage recommendations

• Building rapport with guests and working closely with the wider team to deliver memorable, efficient service

The Benefits

• Generous tips on top of your hourly rate and access to monthly incentives

• 40% staff discounts across all San Telmo Group venues

• Convenient CBD location, less than a 10-minute walk from Central Station

• Delicious staff meals on the house, enjoyed side-by-side with a wonderful team

• Structured training and ongoing development

• Regular appraisals and development plan reviews, so you’ll always know how you’re tracking and you can give us feedback on how we're doing!

• Opportunities to develop your food, wine and service knowledge

• Genuine opportunities for additional responsibility and career progression

• Be part of an established hospitality group with six unique venues across Melbourne and Brisbane

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Section Waiter or in a similar role within a busy restaurant

• Strong sequence of service, food and beverage knowledge, with confidence managing your own section

• Weekend availability, with flexibility to work evenings and public holidays as required

Who You Are

• Passionate about food, drinks and genuine hospitality

• Warm, engaging and confident with guests

• Calm, organised and efficient during busy services

• A strong team player who communicates well with both front and back of house

• Well-presented, punctual and reliable

• Keen to learn and develop your hospitality skills