CRU Bar & Cellar is seeking experienced and passionate section waiters looking for a long-term role within our team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a genuine interest in wine who thrives in a busy, high-quality environment. If you love great wine, enjoy bespoke cocktails, appreciate thoughtfully crafted, delicious food, and never settle for mediocre service, you’ll feel right at home at Cru.
The Role
Approximately 20–24 or 30–38 hours per week, depending on availability.
What we’re looking for
You will bring:
- Minimum 1 year experience in a similar role within a busy restaurant
- Good wine knowledge, with a strong willingness to learn and develop further
- Confidence recommending wines and guiding guests through the list
- A friendly, professional attitude and strong teamwork skills
- Excellent attention to detail and high personal presentation standards
- A genuine passion for hospitality and delivering warm, consistent service
- Availability for night shifts is essential, with finish times up to 1am on busier services.
- A current RSA
- Available to work nights, until as late as 1am
Why join Cru?
- Be part of a bustling, award-winning venue in the heart of James Street
- In-house training from experienced hospitality and wine professionals
- Ongoing opportunities to build your wine knowledge and service skills
- Generous retail discount and staff meal discount
- Job security within a well-established and growing business
- Central location with easy access to public transport
- A range of hours available to suit your availability
Pay & Conditions:
Cru pays weekly on Tuesdays, in line with the Hospitality Industry General Award, and on level 3 for experienced section waiters:
- Base rate: $34.96 per hour
- Saturdays: $41.96 per hour
- Sundays: $48.95 per hour
This is a great opportunity to join a highly regarded venue with a strong reputation and room to grow.
Apply now if you’re interested, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $34.96 – $48.95 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently hold a valid RSA for Queensland?
- Are you available to work night shifts, including finishes up to 1am?
- Which days of the week are you available to work?
- How many hours per week are you ideally looking for?
- Are you seeking a long-term role (6 months or more)?
- How would you describe your current wine knowledge?
- Are you comfortable confidently recommending wines and guiding guests through a wine list?
- How many years of experience do you have as a section waiter in a busy restaurant?
Work Location: In person
