Work as a restaurant team member at the biggest chains across Australia: managers, cashiers, waiters, and more

Bars and restaurants are the first places designed to enjoy a happy hour after work, or also to celebrate birthdays and other special dates. Especially due to the return of operation of several establishments, the sector of bars and restaurants is in full swing. Take the time to apply for one of the jobs we bring you today!

The demand for these establishments increases and, consequently, the search for qualified employees to meet this demand also tends to increase. So, if you want to work in a restaurant, be aware of the various job options that can be found today in the main restaurants in the country:

Waiter/ waitress: This is the most popular function in a restaurant and the one that most demands professionals from the owners — thousands of new positions are opened every year. To work as a waiter, there is no requirement to have prior experience, nor is there an age restriction. The waiter is responsible for servicing customers, providing information about the menu, taking orders and serving tables.

Host/hostess: The restaurant’s host/hostess, in addition to working in the food sector, can also work in the hotel business and is responsible for booking reservations and accommodating clients. The main responsibility of this role is to ensure efficiency and customer satisfaction during the consumption period.

For this, its activities are based on: supervising the work of the wait staff, planning the employees’ working hours, making sure that customers are served at the right time, organizing and managing the buffet, suggesting and presenting products to customers, as well as respond to all suggestions and complaints from consumers. Some educational institutions offer training courses in this profession.

Cashier: This administrative function is responsible for payments, receiving amounts, closing cash and issuing invoices. Generally, people who want to work in this type of position are asked for some experience in the field.

Chef: The chef is the professional responsible for organising the kitchen of hotels and restaurants and preparing menus. These plan the execution of the dish, pre-preparation, preparation, finishing, food quality and the methods used. To work in this position, in addition to being very interested in food preparation, other necessary characteristics are creativity, responsibility and leadership skills. It is not necessary to have traditional training, but those who want to specialise in the area usually take a degree in Gastronomy.

Cook: The cooks are responsible for preparing the dishes, following the instructions of the chefs. These are involved in the entire process from preparation to assembly and completion of everything that leaves the kitchen for customers. As well as working as a chef, training to be a cook is not mandatory. But several colleges and technical schools offer courses in this segment.

Kitchen assistant: This is the professional responsible for the pre-preparation, cleaning, organisation and small production of food in the various sectors of a restaurant. The kitchen assistant also washes, peels, cuts, grates the food under the guidance of the cook. In addition, in this role, the person usually chooses food, drains it, puts it to cook, seasons and tastes, taking care of the hygiene of the workplace, receiving and storing food.

Pastry chef: this chef is responsible for making the desserts served in the restaurant. To work in this profession you don’t need training. But, as this is a very technical aspect, it is recommended to take a course in pâtisserie – the French name for bakery cuisine specializing in cakes and sweets.

Bartender: This profession is present in bars, restaurants, clubs and even in services for parties and at home. The bartender is responsible for preparing cocktails and drinks. Some, to make preparation an attraction, use juggling techniques, magic and tricks. Furthermore, since they deal directly with the public, it is important that they are charismatic. For those who want to stand out, there are specific courses for the profession.

Manager: This position is the one with the most demanding responsibilities within a restaurant. The manager’s main role is to ensure that the site works efficiently and profitably. For this, he is responsible for coordinating the entire team of employees and thus maintaining the performance, quality standards, health, and safety of the site. Becoming a manager does not necessarily require specific training, but experience, interpersonal skills and notions of running a business.

Maintenance personnel: One of the most important points for the success of a restaurant is impeccable hygiene. For this reason, the cleaning team is essential. For those who want to work in this role, willingness is needed, as the main responsibility is to keep the environment clean and be ready to meet any unforeseen situation with customers.

You can find all these positions available at thousands of restaurants across Australia today. Go to au.indeed.com and search for “Restaurant”, or for the specific role you are looking to fulfil in one of the establishments. You can find up to 4,000 job openings today, and we have selected some of them for you:

Team Member Nando’s Brisbane QLD
Team Member (Trainee) Grill’d Brisbane QLD
Restaurant Team Members – Service & Cashier Mad Mex Doncaster VIC
Restaurant Staff Mad Mex Waurn Ponds VIC
Front of House Team Member Dôme Coffees Waikiki WA
Wait Staff and Baristas The Coffee Club Tamworth NSW +
TEAM MEMBER Roll’d Upper Mount Gravatt QLD
Restaurant Staff – Grill Cooks, Counter Staff & Cashiers Mad Mex Sydney NSW
TEAM MEMBER – Fulltime All Rounder Roll’d Fortitude Valley QLD
Food & Beverage Attendant – the Point Restaurant Wrest Point Hobart Hotel Hobart TAS
Customer Service Attendant – Food Services UnitingCare Health Auchenflower QLD
Dishwasher Outback Steakhouse Aspley QLD
Seasonal Front of House Village Roadshow Limited Gold Coast QLD
Food Team Member Euro Garages AU Cornubia QLD
Hotel Services Team Member (Casual) | InterContinental Hotels Sanctuary Cove QLD
Restaurant Supervisor Mad Mex Broadmeadows VIC
Food Prep, Kitchenhands & Counter Staff Mad Mex Karrinyup WA
Junior Front of House Team Member Dôme Coffees Perth WA

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