qualia is an oasis of Australian style, providing exceptional levels of award-winning luxury and intuitive, friendly service.
qualia sources and serves only the freshest and best local and international produce at its Pebble Beach and Long Pavilion restaurants, each with mesmerising views over the Whitsundays.
Your Opportunity:
Due to increased demand, we now have several full-time, permanent opportunities for Professional Fine Dining Section Waiters to offer a superior, attentive dining experience for our highly esteemed qualia guests.
Imagine working in a premium restaurant with breathtaking views over the magical Whitsundays, or working beachside with the ocean lapping at the restaurant's edge. You'll enjoy serving our superb degustation and a la carte menus - learn more about our menus here.
Requirements for this role:
- Fine dining or hatted restaurant experience OR a la carte section waiting in a five star restaurant, resort or luxury lodge is ESSENTIAL (minimum 2-3 years preferred)
- Extensive knowledge of wines, in particular fine wines and champagnes and meal pairings (ESSENTIAL)
- Degustation experience (HIGHLY DESIRABLE)
- WSET/Sommelier accreditation (HIGHLY DESIRABLE) – please attach to application
- Other credentials as specified below
Your Benefits:
- Progress your career in some of the best restaurants in Queensland - fantastic work culture
- Full-time, permanent roles on stunning Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays
- Competitive wage (Hospitality Industry General Award) plus weekly bonus!
- Plenty of opportunities for overtime, with overtime paid at penalty rates!
- Active and supportive community - organised sport and social activities
- Loads of benefits on restaurants and activities, including $15 per week gym
- Subsidised furnished staff accommodation
- Enjoy living and working on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef!
About You:
With previous extensive experience in a la carte section waiting and delivering degustation and tasting menus, you take great pride in guiding guests through their gastronomical experience. Your sequence of service and serving etiquette is perfect (or very close to) and you're a genius at controlling the pace, always anticipating our guests' needs before they do. You know how to be attentive when needed and pleasantly absent when not. Your humour and ability to converse warmly and with intellect is always received well by our discerning clientele.
- Fine dining or hatted restaurant experience OR a la carte section waiting in a five star restaurant, resort or luxury lodge is essential (minimum 2-3 years preferred)
- Extensive knowledge of wines, in particular fine wines and champagnes and meal pairings (Essential)
- Degustation experience (highly desirable)
- WSET/Sommelier accreditation (highly desirable) – please attach to application
- Flair for service and superior communications skills
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
- Impeccable grooming and personal presentation
- Must have Nationally Recognised 'Responsible Service of Alcohol' Certificate
- Driver's License (essential)
About Us:
Part of the Whitsundays and in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, qualia is our luxury resort on Hamilton Island. Surrounded by pristine white beaches, and a kaleidoscope of coral and marine life, the island boasts 4 resort options including award winning luxury qualia resort, over 20 different restaurants and dining options, a championship golf course, marina and yacht club.
If you're ready to bring your impeccable service and flair to our discerning clientele, APPLY DIRECTLY HERE!
