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, our 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
Casual Section Waiter – Restaurant Award Level 2
Monday–Friday: $33.85 per hour
Saturday: $40.62 per hour
Sunday: $40.62 per hour
Public Holidays: $67.70 per hour
+ Super + 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 contributing to a memorable dining experience
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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 hourly rate and access to monthly incentives
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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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Fantastic Southbank location, just a short walk from Flinders Street Station
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Opportunities to develop your knowledge of Argentinian cuisine, South American flavours, wine and premium service
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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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Strong understanding of sequence of service and confidence managing your own section
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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
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
