Section Waiter

Cafe Sydney is recruiting experienced Food & Beverage Attendants to join our Front of House team as Full Time Section Waiters!

About Us

Cafe Sydney is one of Australia’s most iconic dining destinations, located on the rooftop of Customs House with panoramic views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Established in 1999, we have been delivering an elevated à la carte experience that captures the spirit of Sydney, with a modern Australian menu, an awarded wine list and exceptional, contemporary hospitality.

Operating seven days a week, we serve lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday, with a relaxed lunch service on Sundays. Our team of more than 150 hospitality professionals work together across front and back-of-house to create memorable experiences for every guest. We are proud to foster a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture that values professional growth, training and work–life balance.

The Role 

We are seeking experienced Food & Beverage Attendants to join our Front of House team as Section Waiters. This is a full-time position, paid hourly under our Enterprise Agreement, with rates closely aligned to the Restaurant Industry Award. Working across a five-day rotating roster, you will be responsible for managing a section within a high-volume, premium à la carte service environment.

With the support of an Operations Manager, Restaurant Managers and Duty Managers, you will thrive in a high-volume setting that averages 500 covers per day, delivering exceptional service with confidence and consistency.

Responsibilities Include

• Managing a section and delivering attentive, professional à la carte service
• Building rapport with guests to create memorable dining experiences
• Communicating effectively with floor management, food runners, the bar and the kitchen
• Maintaining pace and precision in a large, high-volume environment
• Upholding Cafe Sydney’s service standards, professionalism and sequence of service

About You

• Minimum three years’ experience in section waiting, preferably in an elevated à la carte restaurant
• Ability to manage large sections with confidence in a high-volume service environment
• Strong knowledge of food, wine and sequence of service in premium dining
• Must hold a current RSA
• Successful candidates will also be required to complete the NSW Food Authority Food Handler Basics training
• Must have full working rights in Australia (visa sponsorship is not available for this role)
• Availability across a five-day rotating roster, including evenings and weekends
• A genuine passion for hospitality, professionalism and creating memorable guest experiences

Why Join Us

• A consistently busy, structured and professional working environment
• Training and development opportunities to support career growth
• Great staff meals, plus supply and laundering of uniforms
• Positive work–life balance with five days per week rostered
• Generous gratuities reflective of our premium dining environment