Posted 22d ago

Section Waiter | Sommelier

Ten Minutes by Tractor Main Ridge VIC 3928

Permanent Full time
Base pay
$30 - $44/hr
Restaurant Industry Award rates

Key points we found

  • Join a two-hatted fine-dining restaurant team
  • Provide exceptional service and wine knowledge
  • Opportunities for training and career advancement

Ten Minutes by Tractor is a highly regarded winery and award winning restaurant, nestled in the beautiful hinterland of the Mornington Peninsula, in Main Ridge Victoria. Our internationally acclaimed wines, commitment to excellence, and focus on showcasing the region’s best food and wine experiences have made us a leading destination.

About the role

Our two-hatted, fine-dining restaurant is looking for experienced section waiters and wine professionals to join our dedicated team. We are passionate about exceptional service, fine food, and world class wine, and we are looking for someone who is ready to advance their career in one of the Peninsula’s most renowned wineries.

About you

You will be warm and engaging with guests, have proven experience in managing a section, and a keen eye for maintaining the highest service standards. A passion for food, wine, and service is essential, along with the ambition to build a long-term career in the industry. Fine dining experience is favourable, however training and support will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Deliver warm, polished, and knowledgeable service
  2. Provide detailed information about all aspects of our menu and restaurant, as well as our wines and winery
  3. Deliver food, beverage, and customer service at a high end and professional level
  4. Take part in regular service, food, wine, and bar trainings through daily briefings, fortnightly tastings, and fun outings.
  5. Support team operations and help maintain service standards across the business
  6. Represent the Ten Minutes by Tractor brand with passion and professionalism

Perks & Benefits

  1. Work in a stunning vineyard location, 10 minutes to the beach
  2. Award rates Level 4–5, depending on experience and skillset
  3. Immediate start available
  4. Generous staff discounts on wine & food across the business, and excellent tips!
  5. Opportunities to grow within an established, highly respected brand, and professional industry leading colleagues
  6. Training and development opportunities to further your knowledge, including towards WSET and/or CMS

What We’re Looking For

  1. Strong F&B knowledge and genuine interest and passion in hospitality and wine (training provided)
  2. A natural communicator with a calm, professional demeanour
  3. Rotating roster from Wednesday to Sunday, however you must be available Friday to Sunday
  4. RSA required, WSET Level 2 or above highly regarded
  5. Knowledge of, or passion for, the Mornington Peninsula wine region is a plus!
  6. Own reliable transport essential as venue is not accessible by public transport

If you're passionate about hospitality, love talking wine, and want to be part of a team that values quality, integrity, and growth — we'd love to hear from you. Apply now, or email *****************************.

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted.

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Skills
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Calm and Professional Demeanour
CUSTOMER SERVICE
EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS
FOOD SERVICES
Hospitality Industry Knowledge
RELIABLE TRANSPORT
RSA certification
TEAMWORK
Wine and food pairing
wine knowledge
WSET level 2 or above

Licenses & certifications
RSA Certification
WSET Level 2 or above

Perks & benefits
STUNNING JOB LOCATION, AN ESTABLISHED BRAND WITH FOCUS AND VISION

More details
Expiring date
18 Apr 2026
Date posted
19 Mar 2026
Category
Hospo, Tourism & Food Services
Occupation
Wait Staff & Bartenders
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Accommodation and Food Services
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate, Diploma or associate's degree
Company size
51 to 200

Ten Minutes by Tractor

Privately held company
51 to 200
Company size

Ten Minutes by Tractor is an award winning winery and restaurant based in the beautiful hinterland of the Mornington Peninsula. 

The business started over 20 years ago and we have been very fortunate to bring together a group of talented people from across the world, who share our passion and love of what we do, to bring great wine and food together in a way that provides a memorable experience for our guests.

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