Head Waiter
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Perth, WA, Australia · Full-Time · $30 - $40/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Lead confident table service at a French-inspired Perth restaurant. The Head Waiter position places food, wine and guest experience together, from greeting diners through to farewell. Product knowledge, professional wine service and calm support for colleagues matter during busy periods.
Candidates meeting the required criteria may be considered for sponsorship.
Your English CV should show restaurant service experience, wine knowledge and a valid RSA or Manager's Liquor Licence. present your head waiter service and wine knowledge in a CV with examples of how you guide guests, support other staff and maintain standards through a demanding shift.
Key Responsibilities
- Be responsible for consistently high front-of-house service, welcoming guests warmly and professionally and overseeing table service from arrival to departure.
- Explain food, wine, coffee and beverage options using sound product knowledge, recommend pairings and serve wine professionally to expected standards.
- Coordinate with kitchen and floor colleagues to keep service smooth at high volume.
- Monitor guest satisfaction, respond promptly to individual needs and resolve service problems professionally.
- Mentor and support fellow service staff.
- Maintain an organised, clean and well-presented venue, following responsible alcohol service procedures and venue policies.
- Assist opening and closing daily and contribute ideas and effort to improve the guest experience, representing the business reliably, professionally and with integrity.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 3 years of relevant restaurant experience; professional or fine dining service experience is preferred.
- Previous senior waiter, head waiter or comparable experience is highly regarded, with strong practical understanding of table service and restaurant operations.
- Confident wine knowledge and professional wine service, together with a real interest in food, wine and coffee.
- Fluent English and strong verbal communication skills, plus Valid RSA or Manager's Liquor Licence.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure, with strong leadership, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Positive and professionally presented, reliable and attentive to detail.
- Able to maintain consistent service through busy shifts, willing to cover weekends and hospitality hours, and able to evidence relevant experience and employment history.
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