Fine Dining Waiter – Casual | Ormeggio at The Spit
Join the famiglia at one of Sydney’s most celebrated waterfront dining destinations.
Ormeggio at The Spit is looking for an experienced Casual Fine Dining Waiter to join our award-winning front-of-house team in Mosman.
Recognised with Two Chef Hats in the SMH Good Food Guide and proudly featured on The World’s 50 Best Discovery, Ormeggio has built a reputation for refined Italian dining, exceptional wine and genuine, intuitive hospitality.
Set on the waterfront at D’Albora Marina, The Spit, Ormeggio is part of Maestro Hospitality — a collection of distinctive Italian dining destinations built around quality, personality and a genuine love of hospitality.
Our wine program is equally celebrated, having consistently received Three Glasses in the Gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year Awards since 2013.
For someone who wants to refine their craft, deepen their food and wine knowledge and work alongside some of Sydney’s most passionate hospitality professionals, this is an opportunity to be part of something special.
The Role
As a Fine Dining Waiter, you’ll take ownership of the guest experience and deliver the polished yet warm style of service Ormeggio is known for.
You’ll confidently manage your section, guide guests through the menu and wine offering, and work closely with our kitchen and wider FOH team to create seamless and memorable dining experiences.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing your section confidently throughout service
- Welcoming guests and building genuine rapport
- Introducing the Ormeggio concept, menu and dishes throughout the experience
- Providing considered food, wine and beverage recommendations
- Supporting guests with food and wine pairings
- Managing dietary requirements with clear communication between FOH and BOH
- Preparing your section to an exceptional standard before service
- Efficiently resetting and managing tables across multiple sittings
- Accurately taking and managing orders through MobiPOS
- Using SevenRooms to manage reservations and guest information
- Monitoring the guest experience throughout service and anticipating their needs
- Presenting bills professionally and processing guest payments
- Ensuring every guest receives a warm and memorable farewell
About You
We’re looking for someone who genuinely loves the craft of hospitality.
You’ll be polished and professional while still bringing personality to the table. You understand that great fine dining service is not simply about procedure — it’s about reading the room, anticipating what a guest needs and creating an experience they remember.
To be successful, you will have:
- Full Australian working rights
- A current NSW RSA
- Fluent spoken and written English
- Approximately 1–3 years’ experience in a fine dining, hatted or premium restaurant environment and/or formal hospitality studies
- Confidence managing your own section
- Strong food and wine knowledge
- An understanding of Italian cuisine and wine
- Previous experience using hospitality POS systems
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- High grooming and personal presentation standards
- The ability to remain calm and composed during busy services
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays
Even Better If You Have
- Strong Italian wine knowledge
- Food and wine pairing experience
- Experience using MobiPOS
- Experience using SevenRooms or another premium reservations platform
- Italian language skills
Why Ormeggio?
You’ll be working in an environment where standards are high, knowledge is shared and people are encouraged to keep developing their craft.
We offer:
- Casual employment with consistent hours available
- Restaurant Industry Award rates + superannuation
- A generous share of pooled tips
- Staff meals during shifts
- Ongoing training and professional development
- The opportunity to deepen your knowledge of Italian food, wine and fine dining service
- Career progression across Maestro Hospitality
- Complimentary access to our EAP
- Food and beverage discounts across Maestro Hospitality venues
- A supportive, passionate and high-performing team
- The opportunity to work in one of Sydney’s most recognised Italian restaurants
For the right person, there may also be an opportunity to progress into full-time employment as your career with us develops.
Location
Ormeggio at The Spit is located at D’Albora Marina in Mosman, making it particularly convenient for candidates based on Sydney’s Lower North Shore and Northern Beaches.
Join the Famiglia
If you’re passionate about exceptional hospitality, serious about food and wine and want to continue developing your career in an award-winning restaurant, we’d love to hear from you.
Send your resume and a short introduction explaining why you’d be a great addition to our hospitality famiglia to [email protected].
Job Types: Full-time, Casual
Pay: $33.85 – $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free drinks
- Free food
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in fine dining or hatted restaurants? Please list the venues you've worked at.
- What appeals to you most about working at Ormeggio at The Spit?
- How confident are you in explaining dishes and recommending wine pairings to guests? Can you give an example from previous experience?
- What experience do you have with Italian cuisine and wine?
- Are you familiar with SevenRooms and/or MobiPOS?
- How do you manage dietary requirements and allergies during service?
- Are you available for an immediate start? If not, what is your notice period?
- This role is based in Mosman NSW 2088. Are you located nearby or willing to travel to the venue for each shift?
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Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
