About this role
- Unique hospitality role in one of Dubbo's most iconic attractions
- Part Time – Approx 15-25 hours per week
- TCSA Restaurant Employess Award, Wait Staff Adult, annual base salary pro rata - $54,422 (plus penalties + superannuation)
Join the team at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo, and bring memorable experiences to life. We’re seeking enthusiastic Food and Beverage Attendants to support our vibrant hospitality operations across multiple venues, including two bustling cafés, our dynamic events centre, the stunning Zoofari Lodge restaurant and brand-new Serengeti Resort!
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a one-of-a-kind environment, delivering exceptional service to guests while surrounded by the natural beauty and excitement of the Zoo.
Your Day-to-Day Role
No experience? No problem. Full training is provided, and we're looking for team members with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn.
In this role, you will:
- Provide friendly and professional customer service to zoo guests.
- Prepare and serve food and beverages.
- Set up cafés, restaurants, and event spaces ready for service.
- Take food and drink orders using the POS system.
- Serve meals and drinks to guests.
- Process EFTPOS and cash payments accurately.
- Clear tables, wash dishes, and maintain clean and tidy work areas.
- Help create a welcoming experience for every guest.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for friendly and reliable team members who:
- Are available to work a rotating roster, including weekends, public holidays, and school holidays.
- Have experience in customer service or hospitality roles (preferred but not essential).
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment.
- Are willing to learn; barista experience is a bonus, but not essential, as full training will be provided.
- Can work flexible hours, including occasional early mornings, evenings, and special events.
- Hold, or are willing to obtain, a Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate.
- Have a current NSW Working With Children Check, or are willing to obtain one.
- Hold a current driver's licence (desirable, but not essential).
Benefits…
Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including some of the following:
- Complimentary family and friends passes across both Taronga’s Sydney & Dubbo Zoo’s
- A wide range of discounts on our award winning accommodation across both sites
- Discounted food and beverage purchases across the sites
- Discounted Fitness Passport
- We’re a social team - there’s always lots going on around the zoo that we get involved with!
- + more!
We Value Diversity…
Taronga is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community – be it on the basis of gender, age, culture, religion, language or personal circumstances.
Taronga is also committed to building on the perspectives, experience, knowledge and skills that this diversity brings to our organisation.
About Applying…
Please submit your resume and a cover letter of one page. You are also required to complete the two target questions as part of your application.
- Tell us about any hospitality or customer service experience you have and what makes you passionate about creating great guest experiences.
- Could you let us know your availability from Monday to Sunday, including mornings, afternoons, and nights?
Applications Close: 11:59pm Sunday 22nd November