Food & Beverage Attendant

Job Status: Casual
Salary: $33.85 per hour plus superannuation
Industry: Performing Arts
Location: South Brisbane
Closing Date: This advert will close 9am Wednesday 11th June with the following compulsory dates for successful candidates:

Microsoft Teams Information Session - 2pm Friday 13th June
Interviews - 1pm Monday 16th June
Induction & Start date - 1pm Friday 20th June

If you are unavailable for any of these dates, please do not apply for this position as your application will not be progressed. Due to the extreme volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

About Us

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is one of Australia’s leading centres for live performance. Welcoming over 1.5 million visitors to more than 1200 performances each year, we embrace the best in live performance – the world renowned alongside the emerging, local, and new – and connect to the stories and ideas at the heart of each production. Through the warmth and expertise of our staff, we have become a trusted curator, presenter, and host; a place to come together to relax, reflect, share stories, and celebrate.

About the Role

We are seeking applications for the casual role of Food & Beverage Attendant. This is an essential role providing superior Food and Beverage service to patrons. You will undertake general Food and Beverage service duties, including, but not limited to, mise en place, set-up of functions and riders, set-up of Food and Beverage equipment, basic food preparation (non-cooking duties) and preparation for service.

Successful candidates must be available for a minimum of three (3) shifts per week, with at least one (1) shift on a Saturday night and one (1) shift on a Wednesday.

A current Queensland Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certification, or the ability to obtain this within 30 days of commencement, is also essential to this role.

In this role you will:

Provide the highest level of customer service to all patrons including performers, staff, and venue hirers.

Ensure presentation of bar, dining, foyer, and lounge areas is of the highest standard and prepared to receive patrons, including following opening and closing procedures.

Set up and break-up of tables, service areas, service stations, service equipment, mise en place, etc.

Undertake general Food and Beverage waiting and barista duties.

Cashiering on computerised point of sales system.

Undertake general cleaning duties, including wiping down tables and chairs, cleaning glass and equipment, and polishing cutlery, china, and glassware.

Restock food displays and cabinets.

Requisition items from stores when requested.

Assisting with basic food preparation (non-cooking duties).

Reporting items out of order to the relevant manager/supervisor.

Observe workplace health and safety and safe food handling procedures.

Be certified in and uphold RSA principles and report any RSA incidents as per guidelines.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for:

Demonstrated high level communication skills with the ability to deal effectively with a broad range of people.

Demonstrated ability to work in a close team environment.

Demonstrated ability to prioritise and organise multiple tasks with a commitment to follow through to successful completion.

Demonstrated commitment to exceptional customer service, immaculate presentation, and strong attention to detail.

Experience in delivering Food and Beverage service to a high level of efficiency.

How to Apply

The Queensland Performing Arts Centre is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, Disabled and Deaf people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people of all ages.

To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must have existing Australian work rights. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police check.

You can obtain a copy of the position description by emailing [email protected]. For any other queries, please contact the Talent Acquisition team on (07) 3842 9361.

Please note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted. For those not shortlisted, we thank you for taking the time to apply.

Due to an overwhelming response, this job advertisement will be closing early at 9:00am on Wednesday, 11th June. We thank all applicants for their interest. QPAC will commence screening and shortlisting in advance of this closing date.