Waiter/Waitress in Maidenhead

Aalia is one of Sydney’s leading dining rooms, awarded two hats and 3 Goblets for its wine program. We’re expanding with the opening of Aalia Wine Bar—a beautiful extension of our premium food and beverage offering that will hold the integrity of Aalia Restaurant. This is a rare chance to join a high-performing team and work alongside highly skilled, experienced sommeliers in both the restaurant and the new wine bar.

What you’ll do:

• Guide guests with confident wine recommendations, pairings, and service storytelling.
• Serve wine by the glass and bottle with precision (glassware, temperature, decanting).
• Maintain fine‑dining floor standards: pacing, topping, table maintenance, and service recovery.
• Support cellar tasks: restocking, rotation, binning, glassware care, and stocktakes.
• Collaborate with the sommelier team on seasonal updates, tastings, and events—plus contribute to the Aalia Wine Bar opening.

What you bring:

• Strong floor experience in quality restaurants or wine bars (fine‑dining experience highly regarded).
• Solid wine knowledge and guest communication; ability to perform under high volume without losing polish.
• Current NSW RSA and Australian work rights (required).
• WSET Level 2 or equivalent knowledge (preferred).
• A team‑first mindset, attention to detail, and a drive to keep learning.

What you’ll get:

• Competitive casual rates under the Restaurant Industry Award + tips.
• Training, tastings, and development with a renowned sommelier team.
• Staff meal and ESCA venue discounts.
• Career growth and the opportunity to be part of the Aalia Wine Bar launch.

Availability: 2–4 shifts per week, primarily nights and weekends; extra shifts during events and peak periods.

JŌJI is a Japanese rooftop restaurant cocktail bar operating 7 days a week, offering expertly crafted cocktails and live music.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional service with confidence, poise, and attention to detail, setting a standard for the rest of the team.
• Prepare and serve a wide variety of high‑quality cocktails, from timeless classics to innovative signature creations, with precision and flair.
• Manage high volume with grace maintaining a calm and focused demeanor during busy periods, ensuring consistency, speed, and quality in every drink.
• Anticipate and fulfil the unexpressed wishes of our guests.
• Collaborate seamlessly and work in harmony with our team to deliver flawless service.

Attributes & Qualifications:

• Strong desire to create experiences for guests.
• Passion for hospitality with an appreciation for a refined, considered approach to service.
• Exceptional communication skills, poised, articulate and capable of engaging with guests, co‑workers and stakeholders with genuine warmth and professionalism.
• Refined hospitality experience; previous experience in a high‑end or luxury service environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with fine dining or upscale cocktail bars is a significant advantage.
• Positive attitude and grace under pressure.
• Immaculately presented.
• Uncompromising standards with unwavering attention to detail and a commitment to providing guests with an impeccable experience from the moment they arrive.
• Hungry to learn and driven to excel in whatever they do.
• Strong product knowledge of food and beverage.
• Minimum 3‑year experience in a similar role.

Benefits: 5% Service Charge on all bills that goes back to the team, live music, and a wide range of shifts to suit almost any availability.

Bar Manager – JŌJI

Lead the bar operations at JŌJI, overseeing daily bar functions, training the bar team, and ensuring guests receive an exceptional experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily bar operations.
• Lead and train the bar team.
• Ensure guests receive an exceptional experience every time they visit.

Attributes & Qualifications:

• Strong desire to create experiences for guests.
• Passion for hospitality with an appreciation for a refined, considered approach to service.
• Exceptional communication skills, poised, articulate and capable of engaging with guests, co‑workers and stakeholders with genuine warmth and professionalism.
• Refined hospitality experience; previous experience in a high‑end or luxury service environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with fine dining or upscale cocktail bars is a significant advantage.
• Positive attitude and grace under pressure.
• Immaculately presented.
• Uncompromising standards with unwavering attention to detail and a commitment to providing guests with an impeccable experience from the moment they arrive.
• Hungry to learn and driven to excel in whatever they do.
• Strong product knowledge of food and beverage.
• Minimum 3‑year experience in a similar role.

Benefits: 5% Service Charge on all bills that goes back to the team, live music, and a wide range of shifts to suit almost any availability.

Full‑Time or Casual Chef – JŌJI

Joji is a Japanese rooftop restaurant cocktail bar operating 7 days a week, celebrating food crafted with care and served with style.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Working closely with our Head Chef to deliver consistently exceptional dishes.
• Bringing creativity and precision to every plate.
• Contributing to a high‑performing kitchen culture built on teamwork and respect.
• Learning, developing, and growing as part of the wider Esca group.

Who You Are:

• Solid kitchen experience and a genuine love for great food.
• Caring about detail—from prep to plating—and performing best within a strong, supportive team.
• Energy, curiosity, and a desire to evolve with a venue that values excellence and atmosphere.

Why Join Esca: We believe great hospitality starts with great people. You’ll be part of a creative, passionate group that’s growing fast, with opportunities across our venues, ongoing training, and a culture that celebrates every win.