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Host - Gowings Bar & Grill | QT Sydney

QT Hotels and Resorts
Sydney, NSW, Australia
A$33-A$47 p/h
Market rate
Hospitality & Tourism → Waiting Staff
Casual
On-site

Posted 18 days ago


About EVT: QT Sydney is part of EVT, one of Australasia's market-leading experience creators offering careers that can take you wherever you want to go across entertainment, ventures, and travel. In a world of cookie cutter experiences, here at EVT we believe in changing the game. It's why we all call ourselves Daymakers - because each day is a chance to add the wow factor for our customers and continually grow in our own careers.

QT Hotels & Resorts is EVT's premium lifestyle hotel brand, with locations in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Pioneers behind the philosophy of 'unexpected and unrequested', with every guest engagement presenting an opportunity to delight, and every QT property inspired by local influence with signature quirk. And our people? With personalities as diverse as each property, individuality is more than encouraged.

EVT has an endless range of roles and careers paths to explore across over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection and Australia's most loved year round alpine resort, Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few. Once you're in, there's no limits on where your career could take you.

About the Role

Housed in the heritage-listed former Gowings department store on George Street, Gowings Bar & Grill is where old-school steakhouse theatre meets Sydney's freshest flair - flames leap from the open grill, martinis roll past tableside, and handmade pastas steal the spotlight.

We're on the hunt for a Host who can match that energy from the first hello. If you love making an entrance count, thrive on reading a room, and want to be the face of one of Sydney's most talked-about dining rooms, this one's for you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set the tone from the door: greet every guest with warmth, confidence and a healthy dash of QT flair, anticipating their needs before they ask.
  • Manage the floor with precision - seating, table turns, and bookings - keeping service flowing even when the room is at full theatre.
  • Complete all checklists and operational tasks efficiently during shifts, escalating issues or incidents promptly.
  • Support the food and beverage team where needed, including POS operation, cash handling, stock control, and venue presentation, all in line with standards and policies.
  • Communicate closely with the team to optimise service times, back up other departments, and keep every guest's experience on point.
  • Champion the Gowings and QT brand, build strong product knowledge, and lend a hand training and guiding newer team members.

What You'll Bring

  • Ideally previous experience working in a host role at a restaurant or hospitality venue.
  • A knack for managing guest expectations and supporting a fast-paced food & beverage service.
  • Strong communication skills, sharp attention to detail, and a genuine work ethic.
  • A polished, professional presence with an eye for aesthetics that fits the room.

How You Work

  • Daymaker ethos — no one's too big for the small things.
  • Hands-on and non-hierarchical — leads from the front.
  • Resilient and solutions-focused — stays calm, moves fast.

Perks from Day One

As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels - no ivory towers.

  • 50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more.
  • $2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar.
  • Seasonal perks at Thredbo.
  • Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network.
  • Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities.

Apply Now

Join QT Sydney and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker. Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.

Send your CV and a short cover letter. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and review applications as they come in - don't wait! We can't wait to see the places your career will go with EVT.

When you click apply, you'll be taken to our secure EVT careers portal (powered by Dayforce). This is our official system for managing applications across the EVT Group. You'll simply enter your details and answer a few quick screening questions so we can get to know you better.


About QT Hotels and Resorts

Newcastle, NSW, Australia

What does QT stand for? It stands for a place with people at its heart. A unique luxury experience. A true love of service and a commitment to caring. But it stands for something much more important and a bit less serious than that too.

QT stands for you. And for her. And for that gentleman over there. Not only our guests, but all of us, for each and every member of our teams and communities. Each person who walks through the door of one of our nine locations, to work, to dine, to dance, to stay, should be celebrated for the precious, rare and unique individual they are. That’s what we stand for. Originality. Individuality. Authenticity.

And we give you the chance to work alongside and learn from the best in the business. We nurture and develop people to become the most them they can possibly be.

As part of the Australian-owned Event Hospitality & Entertainment group, we’re a reliable, accountable employer and a loved place to work. The experience of creating over 125 destinations has taught us how to take care of people across some of Australia and New Zealand’s most loved brands including QT, Rydges Hotels & Resorts, Atura Hotels, Event Cinemas, Moonlight Cinemas, Greater Union & BCC Cinemas, GU Film House, Cine Star, Thredbo Alpine Village & Resort, the State Theatre and more.

Our value rests on our people, and we value the contribution every individual makes.

Now what does QT literally stand for? You’ll have to come and meet us to find out.

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