Corporate Waiters

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Melbourne
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Business Services
Who are we?
We are King & Wood Mallesons. The top tier international law firm, from Asia, for the world.
A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability. With over 2000 lawyers in 30 global locations, we draw from our Western and Eastern perspectives to deliver incisive counsel.
Our unique firm was born out of a big idea – that the world needs a firm like us. A firm that can bridge East and West and create a new standard of world-class legal services. A firm that attracts clients and talent with borderless ambitions. To become the leading top tier international law firm from Asia, for the world. Our clients need a top tier firm in the region who can match deep local understanding with a world-class platform. That's us. That's KWM.
We are driven by a simple purpose – to use our mastery of the law for the lasting prosperity of our clients, people and communities. It’s why we exist. It’s why we are KWM.
Everything we do is grounded in a set of core principles which guide the way we operate as a leading international firm – how we enable our clients to succeed; how we grow our people to be their best and how we support our communities to thrive.
Empathy
Betterment
Quality
Generosity
Clarity
Creativity
Trust
Dynamism
About the role
Based in KWM’s Melbourne office (located in the world-class Collins Arch development), this role will be based on our client floor and have oversight of our conference rooms, functions, boardroom events, our internal café and terrace. As a member of our professional Hospitality team, a welcoming and polished approach with a focus on excellent customer service will set you up for success.
Your day to day will include fine dining service, espresso coffee orders, attending to conference rooms, both a la carte and event-style wait service, liaising with our catering team and assisting the back of house team where required. Above all, you and your team will be striving to create an exceptional KWM experience at all times under the leadership of the Guest Services Manager.
This role is offered on 12 month contract basis, with shifts rostered between our normal business hours of 07:30am – 18:30pm, Monday to Friday. Flexibility with shifts will be required based on business and client needs.
Key duties will include:
Provide a high-level food and beverage service during the daily operations of the firm’s client floor
Set up and pack down of meeting rooms, ensuring they are ready for service prior to conferences or events, including: VIP board room lunches, breakfasts, morning or afternoon teas, lunches, cocktail parties and dinners
Maintenance of staff kitchenettes and tea points
Overflow assistance to internal café staff
Some assistance to back of house including sandwich preparation, washing up or restocking
Reception relief
Ad hoc tasks as requested by the Guest Services Manager or Head Chef
What experience are we looking for?
At least 1 year of experience in food and beverage service in a restaurant, hotel, events or corporate environment – candidates without experience but with the appropriate hospitality accreditations will also be considered
Excellent client service skills, demonstrating professionalism and courtesy and all times
General food and wine knowledge is advantageous, as well as fine dining experience
Responsible Service of Alcohol certification
Exposure to a similar environment (boardrooms, conference floor or professional/client services) highly regarded
Computer literacy and knowledge of MS Office software
Flexible in working hours
Ability to work both unsupervised and as a collaborative team member
Why work with us?
We want to be the law firm clients love to work with and a great place to work and grow for our people. It’s important to us and our clients that you our people find working at KWM an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
We know our people value flexibility around when and where they work. So we are committed to offering a more adaptable way to work, we call this Agile Working.
Growth conversations and real-time feedback is also a priority. So whether it’s more targeted and meaningful conversations around professional and personal development, regular feedback, coaching or developing infrastructure, we want to help our people grow.
What else we’ll offer
Formal and informal flexible working patterns and leave arrangements
Holistic wellbeing programs to support mental and physical health, including access to a broad range of mental health resources, gym memberships, flu vaccinations and skin cancer checks
Mobility around our network when opportunities arise
Access to a large range of learning and development opportunities
A detailed framework to support working parents in balancing their personal and professional priorities
Corporate discounts on health and general insurance, superannuation advice and other products and services
Opportunities to participate in a wide range of pro-bono and community impact programs, and inclusion networks
How to apply
Please apply by selecting the apply now link below and completing an online application form.
All job applications must be submitted through
kwm.com
, Seek, LinkedIn or an authorised agency, applications through any other third-party websites will not be accepted.
For further information on this role, please contact Renee Wigan at ****
King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to principles of diversity and inclusion. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.
Agencies - please note that we are not currently accepting applications from agencies for this role.

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