Introduction:
About Asado
Located on Melbourne’s Southbank, Asado is a vibrant Argentinian restaurant inspired by the traditions of cooking over fire. Centred around our open parrilla grill, the menu celebrates premium Australian produce, bold South American flavours and the theatre of flame, all delivered in a lively, fast-paced dining environment.
Who We Are
By joining Asado, 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
Full-Time Section Waiter – $66,891.50 per annum
+ Super + Generous Tips
Your Day-to-Day Will Include
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Managing your own section and delivering attentive, knowledgeable service
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Guiding guests through Asado’s menu and confidently making food and beverage recommendations
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Building rapport with guests and creating memorable dining experiences
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Working closely with the wider team to ensure smooth and efficient service
The Benefits
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Generous tips on top of your salary and access to monthly incentives
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Permanent full-time role - stable employment + access to paid leave
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40% staff discounts across all San Telmo Group venues
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Delicious staff meals on the house, enjoyed side-by-side with a wonderful team
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Structured training and ongoing development
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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!
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Genuine opportunities for career progression and internal promotion
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Convenient location less than 5 min walk from Flinders St station
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Opportunities to develop your knowledge of Argentinian cuisine, premium Australian produce, wine and South American hospitality
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Be part of an established hospitality group with six unique venues across Melbourne and Brisbane
What We’re Looking For
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Minimum 1–2 years’ experience as a Section Waiter or in a similar role within a busy restaurant
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Confidence making recommendations and explaining menu items to guests
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Ability to manage multiple tables and priorities during busy services
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Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required
Who You Are
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Passionate about food, drinks and genuine hospitality
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Warm, engaging and confident with guests
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Calm, organised and efficient during busy services
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A strong team player who communicates well with both front and back of house
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Well-presented, punctual and reliable
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Keen to learn, develop and build your hospitality career
