Food and beverage attendant
Port Phillip Estate

FRONT OF HOUSE AT PORT PHILLIP ESTATE

If you have ambitions to work in high-end hospitality then this placement is going to elevate you to the next level.

Port Philip Estate is an award-winning venue boasting incredible architecture, views and exceptional food and wine.

They are looking for well presented front of house staff who are keen to seek a career in hospitality.

If you want to develop your hospitality skills and enjoy liaising with people, this busy role, with a supportive and experienced team, could be for you.

Port Philip Estate specialises in producing Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. They have a dining room & a cellar door kitchen. The estate also hosts weddings, celebrations & business gatherings. They also host luxury accommodation.

Skills You Might Learn

Students may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These will include valuable general employability skills such as:
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Initiative and enterprise
- Planning and organising
- Self-management
- Learning
- Technology
Students may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their studies such as:
- Hands-on practical experience
- Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals
- Working in real-life scenarios and environments
- Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation and business
- Liaising and working with colleagues, managers, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

During your placement, you may undertake the following:
- Learn processes for greeting clients, customers and visitors.
- Answering a phone, transferring calls, taking messages, making bookings and answering questions.
- Provide a link between the cellar door, restaurant & accommodation and service areas.
- Service of food (not alcohol, unless over 18 and hold RSA)
- Identify OH&S policies and procedures in the workplace.
- Learn about food & wine preparation.
- Clear away and replace table settings.
- Polish and clean equipment.
- Clean and tidy work areas
- Learn more about food handling and hygiene.

Student Requirements

Students must have a genuine desire to work in the hospitality industry and have confidence with talking to people.

Dress Requirements

This placement requires attention to detail and excellent presentation. Please contact employer for details relating to specific dress requirements prior to the placement commencement date.

Special Transport Requirements

Employer is not located close to public transport.

Student is to arrange own transport to and from the employer.