Section Waiter

Located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, Pastuso is a vibrant Peruvian restaurant celebrating the diverse flavours, traditions and energy of Peru. Our menu showcases premium Australian produce through bold Peruvian flavours and techniques, delivered in a lively, fast-paced dining environment.

Who We Are

By joining Pastuso, you become part of The San Telmo Group – one of Melbourne’s established independent hospitality groups. Founded 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

3 x Casual Section Waiters – 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 + Tips

We’re looking for 3 casual Section Waiters who can commit to approximately 15–20 hours per week from now until October, increasing to approximately 30–38 hours per week from October through to February.

This is a great opportunity for experienced waiters looking for consistent casual hours now, with the opportunity to pick up near full-time hours over Melbourne’s busy summer season.

Your Day-to-Day Will Include

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

• Guiding guests through Pastuso’s Peruvian 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

• Convenient location between Flinders St and Parliament Stations

• 30–38 hours per week available during the busy October–February period

• 40% staff discounts across all San Telmo Group venues

• 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!

• Genuine opportunities for career progression and internal promotion

• Opportunities to develop your knowledge of Peruvian cuisine, pisco, wine and premium service

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

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience as a Section Waiter or in a similar role within a busy restaurant

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

• Availability for 15–20 hours per week until October and 30–38 hours per week from October through February

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, develop and build your hospitality career