Seasonal Front Of House

Do you want a Hospitality job on the Top of the South Island? Would you enjoy looking at the view of the sounds while working? Do you love wine and food? If "Yes!" keep reading.

We are Sisu Eatery and Bar on the Picton waterfront, and we are looking for a dedicated team member for the summer season, ideally until end of March but minimum of 3 months. 

We have a casual but modern concept with less than 30 seats inside (+outdoor seating). We do sharing plates with seasonal focus; and small producer wines, craft beer and gins. We have around 30 wines open by glass. We take pride in attentive table service and great attention to details. 

We are open for lunch and dinner 5 days a week (moving to 6 days in summer), so evening and weekend availability is essential. 

About the role: Full-time hours through the summer season. You’ll be part of our small tight-knit team, so it is important that you’ll fit in with existing team members. You’ll step in to assist the rest of the team we all work together to create a great experience for the guests. This role includes all aspects of FOH work from table service and cash handling to cleaning and communicating with the kitchen. If you have a passion for wine, a great attitude and the ability to learn quickly, we want to hear from you! Previous experience in a table service hospitality venue is ideal. 

What we need from you:

• Experience in quality restaurant hospitality and table service, as well as a keen interest in wine.
• Great attitude and willingness to learn.
• Outgoing personality. We chat with customers and make sure they feel comfortable.
• Be proactive and have a can-do attitude. 
• You’ll need to be able to prioritise between tasks and think quickly on your feet. Consistency and attention to detail are part of our core values!
• Be a respectful and polite towards everyone, especially your team members. 
• Willingness to do dishes and cleaning.
• Excellent conversational English language skills.
• You need to be physically fit to lift wine boxes and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to follow instructions and be happy to comply with our house rules and procedures.
• You’ll need to have a current right to work in New Zealand.

 No barista skills needed - We focus on beer and wine instead! 

What we offer:

• Starting rate $25 + /h / negotiable depending on experience
• Rostered shifts over 5 working days a week.
• Minimum 30 hours per week, more through high season.
• Full training will be provided to ensure you can still have fun while working in a hospitality job.
• Owner-led supportive team environment, where everyone helps each other.
• Flexibility work around your schedule if you are woofing in one of the hostels in town.
• You get to be part of something creative and fun in a beautiful Marlborough destination.

Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. We'll want to meet you in person and tell you more about our concept and what we can offer.