Waiter

Vitalia's Italian Restaurant in Cairns offers authentic Italian cuisine including pizza, focaccia, panini, and a range of traditional lunch and dinner dishes. Vitalia's Italian Restaurant is now looking for an experienced Waiter to join their team. The right candidate will be responsible for: Welcome customers, present menus and provide information about dishes, beverages and daily specials; Take accurate food and beverage orders and enter them into the restaurant’s ordering system; Serve meals and drinks efficiently while maintaining professional presentation and customer service standards; Explain menu items, ingredients and preparation methods and assist customers with dietary requirements or special requests; Set, clear and reset tables before, during and after service; Monitor tables throughout service and respond promptly to customer requests; Liaise with kitchen and bar staff to ensure orders are prepared and delivered correctly and on time; Process customer payments and accurately handle cash, card and electronic transactions; Maintain cleanliness and organisation of dining areas, service stations and front-of-house equipment; Follow food safety, hygiene, responsible service of alcohol and workplace health and safety procedures. About you: At least 1 year of experience as a Waiter; Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills; Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment; Good organisation, attention to detail and time management skills; Sound knowledge of food and beverage service procedures and responsible service requirements. Job type: Permanent/full-time Salary: $68,000 - $75,000