Front of House Team — Restaurant Supervisor, Bartenders & Section Waiters

About the role

We are looking for exceptional hospitality people to join the opening team of our new bar & restaurant, Gabi, operating Wednesday through Sunday.

We are building a small, passionate and highly engaged front of house team, hiring for multiple roles across bartending and floor service, as well as a restaurant supervisor. Full-time, part-time, and casual positions are available. Our approach is centred around excellent food, thoughtful beverage, warm service and a positive workplace culture. We value curiosity, initiative, attention to detail and genuine connection with guests.

Key responsibilities

Restaurant Supervisor — Wine Focus (full-time):

• Leading service and supporting the FOH team.

• Maintaining consistently high standards of hospitality and service.

• Coordinating sections, bookings, table flow and service.

• Developing genuine relationships with guests and handling feedback professionally.

• Building and maintaining the wine list, including wine ordering and stock control.

• Providing confident wine recommendations and professional wine service.

• Supporting wine education and training across the team.

• Training, mentoring and developing junior team members.

• Working closely with the kitchen and management team to ensure smooth service.

• Opening and closing duties, shift supervision.

Section Waiters — FOH (full-time, part-time, casual):

• Taking ownership of your section from setup through to close.

• Delivering warm, attentive and knowledgeable service.

• Communicating menu, food and beverage information confidently.

• Providing thoughtful food and wine recommendations.

• Delivering professional wine service.

• Building genuine connections with guests.

• Maintaining high standards of presentation, cleanliness and attention to detail.

• Working collaboratively with the wider FOH and kitchen teams.

• Assisting with opening, closing, cleaning and restocking.

• Participating in pre-service briefings and ongoing training.

Bartender — FOH (part-time, casual):

• Preparing and serving cocktails, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages.

• Delivering consistent, high-quality drinks and professional beverage service.

• Maintaining a clean, organised and well-stocked bar.

• Preparing bar mise en place, garnishes and batching as required.

• Developing strong knowledge of the cocktail and beverage offering.

• Confidently assisting guests with wine recommendations.

• Supporting floor service during busy periods, including running drinks and food, clearing and resetting tables and assisting sections.

• Working closely with the FOH, kitchen and management teams.

• Assisting with opening, closing, cleaning, restocking and stock control.

About you

Restaurant Supervisor — Wine Focus:

• 2–3+ years' experience in a quality restaurant, wine bar, hotel or similar environment.

• Previous supervisory or senior FOH experience.

• Strong professional wine service experience.

• Experience curating or maintaining a restaurant wine list.

• Experience with wine ordering, cellar management or stock control is highly desirable.

• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

• A genuine passion for wine, food and hospitality.

• WSET Level 3 or equivalent wine education is desirable, although equivalent practical knowledge and experience will be considered.

Section Waiter — FOH:

• Previous experience in a quality restaurant, wine bar, hotel or similar environment.

• Previous section waiter experience is highly desirable.

• Professional table and wine service experience.

• Strong communication and attention to detail.

• A genuine interest in food, wine and hospitality.

• A positive, collaborative and reliable approach.

• WSET Level 2 or equivalent wine education is desirable.

Bartender — FOH:

• Previous bartending experience in a quality restaurant, cocktail bar, wine bar or similar environment.

• Strong understanding of cocktail preparation and professional bar service.

• Experience with wine and beverage service.

• Previous restaurant floor experience is highly desirable.

• Good communication, organisation and attention to detail.

• A genuine passion for cocktails, wine, food and hospitality.

• Someone who is comfortable moving between the bar and floor depending on the needs of service.

All positions:

• Current RSA.

• Australian working rights.

• Guest focused — warm, genuine and committed to exceptional hospitality.

• Curious — interested in food, wine, cocktails and continually learning.

• Detail oriented — taking pride in the small things that make a big difference.

• Team focused — willing to support your colleagues and contribute beyond your own section or station.

• Commercially aware — understanding that great hospitality and a successful business go hand in hand.

• Reliable and accountable — taking ownership of your work and responsibilities.

• Calm under pressure — able to maintain professionalism during busy service.

• Positive and solutions focused — bringing initiative rather than waiting to be told what to do.

Benefits

• Industry-competitive remuneration.

• Flexible work week designed around a sustainable approach to hospitality.

• A positive, respectful and supportive workplace culture.

• Continuous learning and supported development.

• Opportunities for wine, beverage and hospitality education.

• Team meetings focused on communication and problem solving.

• Opportunities for career progression and increased responsibility as the business develops.

• The opportunity to be part of a new venue from the beginning, helping shape its culture, service and beverage program.