_{26th August, 2026}

Vitalia's Italian Restaurant in Cairns offers authentic Italian cuisine including pizza, focaccia, panini, and a range of traditional lunch and dinner dishes.
  
Vitalia's Italian Restaurant is now looking for an experienced Waiter to join their team.
  
The right candidate will be responsible for:

• Welcome customers, present menus and provide information about dishes, beverages and daily specials;
• Take accurate food and beverage orders and enter them into the restaurant’s ordering system;
• Serve meals and drinks efficiently while maintaining professional presentation and customer service standards;
• Explain menu items, ingredients and preparation methods and assist customers with dietary requirements or special requests;
• Set, clear and reset tables before, during and after service;
• Monitor tables throughout service and respond promptly to customer requests;
• Liaise with kitchen and bar staff to ensure orders are prepared and delivered correctly and on time;
• Process customer payments and accurately handle cash, card and electronic transactions;
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of dining areas, service stations and front-of-house equipment;
• Follow food safety, hygiene, responsible service of alcohol and workplace health and safety procedures.

About you:

• At least 1 year of experience as a Waiter;
• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills;
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment;
• Good organisation, attention to detail and time management skills;
• Sound knowledge of food and beverage service procedures and responsible service requirements.  

Job type: Permanent/full-time
Salary: $68,000 - $75,000

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