Food & Beverage Attendants and Baristas

Be part of an incredible opening team in the renowned Three-Michelin starred chef Dominique Crenn's flagship cafe & wine bar in Australia!

Petit Crenn Melbourne is a neighbourhood café and wine bar shaped by the soul of France and the energy of Australia. Classic dishes, prepared à la minute, meet thoughtful wines and cocktails, all guided by seasonality and restraint.

Petit Crenn Melbourne is scheduled to open in October 2026 and will be centrally located in the historic InterContinental Melbourne the Rialto.

About the Role

Full-time and part-time opportunities are available across both morning and evening shifts. Open from Tuesday to Saturday (morning to evening).

As the Food & Beverage Attendant (waiter), you will take orders, make recommendations, deliver food & beverages to the table and generally provide exceptional service to guests to ensure they have an incredible dining experience. We also have opportunities for talented Baristas to create spectacularly good coffee that's worth coming back for every day!

A little taste of your day to day

• Work with a brand that values excellence, authenticity and simplicity to deliver personalised, memorable guest experiences aligned with our vision and values.

• Build strong relationships through your genuine passion for food and service, with both new and returning clientele to drive loyalty, gather feedback and enhance the dining experience.

• Ensure exceptional guest satisfaction by proactively engaging with guests, resolving concerns promptly and placing the guest experience at the centre of decision-making.

• Welcome guests, take orders, make recommendations on dishes and beverages with your outstanding knowledge of the menu.

• Maintain impeccable presentation, cleanliness and functionality of restaurant facilities in line with health regulations; value professional standards of uniform, grooming and personal hygiene

• Identify and maximise opportunities to upsell products and experiences that meet guest needs.

• Ensure service standards, RSA requirements, food safety regulations, workplace health and safety legislation, and company policies are consistently met.

• Attend training and meetings as required and perform other duties as per the job description and as directed by your manager

What We Need from You

• You must hold a valid and unrestricted work visa to work in Australia

• A minimum of 1-year of related F&B / waitering / bar experience in a similar style upmarket cafe / restaurant, wine bar or luxury hotel that values high service standards.

• Demonstrate a genuine passion for food and wine.

• Victorian Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certification

• Demonstrated ability to interact with customers, and work as part of a team with respect and integrity.

• Knowledge of Safe Food Handling

• WSET certification and a knowledge of wines is desirable (but we will also train you!)

• Excellent verbal and written English skills

• Experience with French cuisine and a working knowledge of the French language is a plus.

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including laundry for business attire, impressive room discounts, competitive products & services discounts program.

We give every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

The company is an equal opportunity employer