Restaurant Team Member – Australia’s First Saizeriya | Highpoint

Victoria, Melbourne, Western Suburbs Melbourne VIC

Casual

From $33.85 per hour, plus applicable weekend and public holiday penalty rates

Make guests feel welcome

⚫︎ Greet guests warmly and help them with the menu
⚫︎ Serve food and drinks with a friendly, positive attitude

Keep service moving

⚫︎ Clear and reset tables efficiently during busy periods
⚫︎ Handle cash and card transactions accurately
⚫︎ Communicate with teammates to keep service running smoothly

Support food preparation and restaurant operations

⚫︎ Assist with food preparation
⚫︎ Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming restaurant
⚫︎ Help the team prepare for daily service

You enjoy working with people and understand that great customer service comes from teamwork.

We’re looking for someone who:

⚫︎ Brings energy, reliability and a positive attitude
⚫︎ Enjoys helping customers feel welcome
⚫︎ Communicates clearly and works well with others
⚫︎ Stays calm and organised during busy periods
⚫︎ Is willing to learn and help across different tasks

Essential

⚫︎ A valid Victorian RSA certificate
⚫︎ Flexibility to work across daytime, evening, weekend and public holiday shifts
⚫︎ Good communication and teamwork skills
⚫︎A reliable, customer-focused approach

Desirable

⚫︎ Previous experience in a fast-paced café, bar or restaurant

No previous hospitality experience? That’s fine. Training will be provided to help you learn the role.

⚫︎ Be part of Australia’s first Saizeriya: Join the opening team of a well-established Japanese restaurant brand entering the Australian market
⚫︎ Training provided: No previous hospitality experience required
⚫︎ Hands-on experience: Learn and develop skills across customer service, food preparation and restaurant operations
⚫︎ A team environment: Work alongside colleagues to deliver a welcoming dining experience
⚫︎ Potential future opportunities: Part-time and/or full-time positions may become available as the business grows


Career Meister’s View

Saizeriya has over 1,700 restaurants across Japan and Asia. This Melbourne store is the brand’s first in Australia.

Joining at the opening stage means being part of how the restaurant is built from day one — not stepping into something already established. Training is provided, so if you bring the right attitude, the rest can be learned.


Ready to Apply?

Please submit your application through Career Meister with your resume.

Career Meister is supporting Saizeriya Australia Ristorante with the recruitment advertising for this position. Applications received through our website will be forwarded directly to Saizeriya’s recruitment team for their consideration.

Saizeriya will manage the selection and recruitment process directly.

Australia’s first Saizeriya is opening at Highpoint Shopping Centre — and we’re hiring!

Join the opening team of one of Japan’s best-known casual dining brands. Earn from $33.85 per hour plus applicable weekend and public holiday penalty rates, with training provided and no previous hospitality experience required.

Saizeriya operates more than 1,700 restaurants across Japan and Asia. Now, the brand is bringing its affordable Italian-style dining experience to Australia, with its first restaurant scheduled to open in November 2026.

We’re looking for energetic, reliable and customer-focused casual staff to help welcome our first customers in Australia.

Your role will include customer service, taking orders, serving food and drinks, and assisting with food preparation.

Position Details

⚫︎ Location: Highpoint Shopping Centre, Maribyrnong VIC 3032
⚫︎ Employment: Casual
⚫︎ Pay: From $33.85 per hour, plus applicable weekend and public holiday penalty rates
⚫︎ Expected hours: 10–25 hours per week
⚫︎ Work arrangement: On-site
⚫︎ Availability: Daytime, evening, weekend and public holiday shifts
⚫︎ RSA: Valid Victorian RSA certificate required

Location

Highpoint Shopping Centre, Maribyrnong VIC 3032

Working Hour

Casual employment, with expected hours of 10–25 per week. Daytime, evening, weekend and public holiday shifts may be required.

Start From

November 2026 (new restaurant opening). Exact commencement and training dates will be confirmed by Saizeriya.

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