Waterfront Restaurant jobs in Sydney NSW

Full-Time/Casual FOH Waitstaff / Host / Barista / Bartender – Vogue Café Sydney

Vogue Café Sydney is a premium harbour-front restaurant with 180 covers, combining contemporary cuisine, elegant décor and impeccable service.

Inspired by the sophistication and glamour of Vogue magazine, we offer a chic, cosmopolitan dining experience in Sydney’s Darling Harbour waterfront precinct. Our menu showcases contemporary Australian cuisine with local and international influences, complemented by cocktails featuring Australian native ingredients and locally produced spirits.

About the Roles

We are seeking passionate, hands-on and customer-focused Waitstaff, Hosts, Baristas and Bartenders to join our front-of-house team on a full-time and casual basis.

Whether you excel at delivering attentive table service, creating a welcoming first impression, preparing exceptional coffee or crafting cocktails, we would love to hear from you.

You will work closely with our front-of-house, kitchen and bar teams to deliver a seamless all-day dining experience. Responsibilities will vary depending on your role, skills and experience.

Key Responsibilities

Across all roles:

• Delivering warm, attentive and professional service
• Working collaboratively to ensure smooth, efficient service
• Responding to guest enquiries and requests, and referring concerns to a supervisor when needed
• Maintaining high standards of presentation, cleanliness and workplace safety
• Assisting with opening, closing and service preparation
• Following venue procedures for orders, payments and cash handling, where required

Waitstaff:

• Providing attentive table service, from welcoming guests through to farewell
• Taking accurate food and beverage orders and communicating dietary requirements to the kitchen
• Making informed menu recommendations
• Coordinating with the kitchen and bar to ensure timely service
• Preparing, clearing and resetting tables to venue standards

Hosts:

• Creating a warm and professional first impression
• Managing reservations, walk-ins, waitlists and seating arrangements
• Communicating table availability and guest requirements with the floor team
• Responding to booking enquiries and assisting with guest requests
• Keeping the entrance and reception area welcoming and well presented

Baristas:

• Preparing consistently high-quality espresso coffee and other café beverages
• Managing coffee orders efficiently during busy service periods
• Maintaining coffee equipment and a clean, organised workstation
• Monitoring coffee, milk and beverage supplies
• Working with the floor team to ensure accurate and timely beverage service

Bartenders:

• Preparing and serving cocktails, wine, beer, spirits and other beverages to venue standards
• Offering beverage recommendations and engaging professionally with guests
• Maintaining a clean, organised and well-stocked bar
• Assisting with stock replenishment and inventory checks
• Following responsible service of alcohol requirements and venue procedures

About You

• Previous experience in the role you are applying for, ideally within a busy restaurant, café or bar
• A genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, professional manner
• A hands-on approach, attention to detail and a strong sense of teamwork
• The ability to stay calm, organised and efficient during busy services
• Reliability, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Australian working rights that allow full-time employment
• A current NSW RSA competency card for roles involving alcohol service

Role-specific skills:

• Waitstaff: Confidence with table service, order taking and food and beverage recommendations
• Hosts: Strong organisational skills and confidence managing bookings and guest arrivals; experience with reservation systems is highly regarded
• Baristas: Strong espresso preparation, milk texturing and workflow skills; latte art is highly regarded
• Bartenders: Experience preparing classic cocktails and sound knowledge of wine, beer and spirits

What We Offer

These are full-time opportunities, offering stability and long-term career development within a growing hospitality company.

Join a team that values professional service, collaboration and pride in every detail, in one of Sydney’s most iconic waterfront locations.

We are looking for people who take pride in their work, demonstrate integrity and are ready to contribute to the continued success of Vogue Café Sydney.

Please submit your résumé and indicate whether you are applying for a Waitstaff, Host, Barista or Bartender position.

We look forward to meeting you.

Pay: $62,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person