The Dry Dock is Hiring.
The Dry Dock, a historic pub established in 1857, has been a long-standing fixture on the Balmain Peninsula, an area famed for its pub culture. A much-loved community local for over 166 years, the venue has a classic Public Bar and Sports Lounge, a refined and comfortable Lounge Bar and destination Dining Room, helmed by seasoned Chef, Ben Sitton.
We are excited to create a team that values creativity and excellence. We provide a supportive and collaborative work environment where every team member can develop their skills and career growth. We encourage innovation and initiative and recognise and reward hard work and dedication.
The Dry Dock offers all employees the following benefits:
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary plus an excellent tips package.
- Staff discount: 50% off when dining in venue for you and your guests.
- Career Growth: Take advantage of opportunities to grow your career within our business.
- Continuous Development: Benefit from ongoing training, support, and professional development.
- Vibrant Environment: Work in an incredibly fun and lively atmosphere.
Experienced Section Waiters.
We are seeking dynamic experienced section waiters. If you have a passion for service, people and for creating unforgettable experiences, all while having a blast, this is your moment to shine. We are excited to create a team who value creativity, collaboration, and excellence.
Your responsibilities:
- Warmly greet each and every guest.
- Provide attentive service while exceeding guest expectations.
- Assist with all floors related duties ensuring overall guest experience is always priority.
- Provide answers to all guest related enquiries and questions with poise and professionalism.
- Uphold our hygiene, health and safety at all times.
- Take and accurately relay guest orders to beverage teams and kitchen.
- Maintain a clean, organised and efficient front of house.
About you:
- A good team spirit, a positive can-do attitude, and the ability to work well under pressure.
- Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Eagerness to develop knowledge in all areas of food and beverage.
- A love of hospitality and guest service.
- Excellent spoken communication skills.
- Good time management and ability to prioritise tasks.
- RSA certification is required.
Why us?
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary plus an excellent tips package.
- Staff discount: 50% off when dining in venue for you and your guests.
- Career Growth: Take advantage of opportunities to grow your career within our business.
- Continuous Development: Benefit from ongoing training, support, and professional development.
- Vibrant Environment: Work in an incredibly fun and lively atmosphere.
Location.
The Dry Dock is conveniently located directly opposite Mort Bay Park and Thames St, Balmain Ferry Wharf – only 11 minutes from Circular Quay. There is ample ‘all day’ free car parking located in the streets around the venue.
Commis Chefs.
About us:
The Dry Dock Public House and Dining Room is a premium hospitality venue delivering a high-quality and considered product and customer experience. Following a milestone venue renovation in 2023, we have quickly established ourselves as a standout Balmain dining and drinking destination for both locals and visitors alike.
The Dry Dock Kitchen is led by Head Chef, Ben Sitton, a highly respected and hatted chef with of over 30 years’ experience across industry leading venues. Enjoy working with new equipment in a state-of-the-art kitchen, including our feature Josper wood fired oven and charcoal grill.
Join a team that values creativity and excellence. We provide a supportive and collaborative work environment where every team member can develop their skills and career growth. We encourage innovation and initiative and recognise and reward hard work and dedication.
The Role:
Reporting to our hatted Head Chef, Ben Sitton, you will ignite your passion for excellence in product and execution. Working alongside our senior kitchen team, you will support all kitchen operations and service aspects. Your contribution will be crucial in defining the service culture and guest experience.
Your Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of your section and kitchen, including, but not limited to, food cogs, a food safety program, and menu development.
- Accountable for all aspects of section operations.
- Responsible for delivering exceptional delivery standards and consistent products.
- Responsible for kitchen presentation and cleanliness.
- Ensures the venue is compliant, which may include completing HEM Safe inspections.
About you:
- 2+ years experience in a Hatted or premium venue.
- Attention to detail and commitment to food quality and presentation.
Why us?
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary plus an excellent tips package.
- Staff discount: 50% off when dining in venue for you and your guests.
- Career Growth: Take advantage of opportunities to grow your career within our business.
- Continuous Development: Benefit from ongoing training, support, and professional development.
- Vibrant Environment: Work in an incredibly fun and lively atmosphere.
Take a peak:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/
Location:
The Dry Dock is conveniently located directly opposite Mort Bay Park and Thames St, Balmain Ferry Wharf – only 11 minutes from Circular Quay.
There is ample ‘all day’ free car parking located in the streets around the venue.
What’s next?
Please reach out for a confidential conversation or to learn more about our exciting opportunities at The Dry Dock.
Experienced Chefs.
About us:
The Dry Dock Public House and Dining Room is a premium hospitality venue delivering a high-quality and considered product and customer experience. Following a milestone venue renovation in 2023, we have quickly established ourselves as a standout Balmain dining and drinking destination for both locals and visitors alike.
The Dry Dock Kitchen is led by Head Chef, Ben Sitton, a highly respected and hatted chef with of over 30 years’ experience across industry leading venues. Enjoy working with new equipment in a state-of-the-art kitchen, including our feature Josper wood fired oven and charcoal grill.
Join a team that values creativity and excellence. We provide a supportive and collaborative work environment where every team member can develop their skills and career growth. We encourage innovation and initiative and recognise and reward hard work and dedication.
The Role:
Reporting to our hatted Head Chef, Ben Sitton, you will ignite your passion for excellence in product and execution. Working alongside our senior kitchen team, you will support all kitchen operations and service aspects. Your contribution will be crucial in defining the service culture and guest experience.
Your Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of your section and kitchen, including, but not limited to, food cogs, a food safety program, and menu development.
- Accountable for all aspects of section operations.
- Responsible for delivering exceptional delivery standards and consistent products.
- Responsible for kitchen presentation and cleanliness.
- Ensures the venue is compliant, which may include completing HEM Safe inspections.
About you:
- 2+ years experience in a Hatted or premium venue
- Attention to detail and commitment to food quality and presentation.
Why us?
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary plus an excellent tips package.
- Staff discount: 50% off when dining in venue for you and your guests.
- Career Growth: Take advantage of opportunities to grow your career within our business.
- Continuous Development: Benefit from ongoing training, support, and professional development.
- Vibrant Environment: Work in an incredibly fun and lively atmosphere.
Take a peak:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/
Location:
The Dry Dock is conveniently located directly opposite Mort Bay Park and Thames St, Balmain Ferry Wharf – only 11 minutes from Circular Quay.
There is ample ‘all day’ free car parking located in the streets around the venue.
What’s next?
Please reach out for a confidential conversation or to learn more about our exciting opportunities at The Dry Dock.
Experienced Chef de Parties.
About us:
The Dry Dock, a historic pub first established in 1857, has been a long-standing fixture on the Balmain Peninsula, an area famed for its pub culture. The venue is undergoing a transformative renovation and is set to re-open with a standout food, beverage, and service offering.
We are excited to create a team who value creativity, and excellence. We provide a supportive and collaborative work environment where every team member can develop their skills and grow their career. We encourage innovation and initiative, and we recognise and reward hard work and dedication.
The Role:
Reporting to our hatted Head Chef, Ben Sitton, you will ignite your passion for excellence in product and execution. Working along side our senior kitchen team you will support all aspects of kitchen operations and service. Your contribution will play a crucial role in defining the service culture and guest experience.
Your Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of your section and kitchen, including, but not limited to, food cogs, a food safety program, and menu development.
- Accountable for all aspects of section operations.
- Responsible for delivering exceptional delivery standards and consistent products.
- Responsible for kitchen presentation and cleanliness.
- Ensures the venue is compliant, which may include completing HEM Safe inspections.
About you:
- 2+ years experience in a Hatted or premium venue
- Attention to detail and commitment to food quality and presentation.
Why us?
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary plus an excellent tips package.
- Staff discount: 50% off when dining in venue for you and your guests.
- Career Growth: Take advantage of opportunities to grow your career within our business.
- Continuous Development: Benefit from ongoing training, support, and professional development.
- Vibrant Environment: Work in an incredibly fun and lively atmosphere.
Take a peak:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/
Location:
The Dry Dock is conveniently located directly opposite Mort Bay Park and Thames St, Balmain Ferry Wharf – only 11 minutes from Circular Quay.
There is ample ‘all day’ free car parking located in the streets around the venue.
What’s next?
Please reach out for a confidential conversation or to learn more about our exciting opportunities at The Dry Dock.
Dining Room Host.
We are seeking a dynamic hosts on a casual basis, working flexible hours across the week in our busy dining room. If you have a passion for customer service, people and for creating unforgettable experiences, all while having a blast, this is your moment to shine.
The Role, you will be responsible for:
- Greeting each and every guest, assisting with seating and queries at the door adhering to our service standards.
- Answering the phone and resolving customer service questions.
- Making and managing reservations using the SevenRooms booking platform.
- Communicating important information regarding the day’s bookings to the Front and Back of House teams.
- Assisting the FOH team with all other additional duties and requirements.
About you:
- Experience in customer service and in a host role.
- Experience with SevenRooms preferred.
- A good team spirit and can-do attitude.
- Back ground in restaurants preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
- Good time management and ability to prioritise tasks.
Why us?
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary plus an excellent tips package.
- Staff discount: 50% off when dining in venue for you and your guests.
- Career Growth: Take advantage of opportunities to grow your career within our business.
- Continuous Development: Benefit from ongoing training, support, and professional development.
- Vibrant Environment: Work in an incredibly fun and lively atmosphere.
Location.
The Dry Dock is conveniently located directly opposite Mort Bay Park and Thames St, Balmain Ferry Wharf – only 11 minutes from Circular Quay. There is ample ‘all day’ free car parking located in the streets around the venue.
Experienced Cocktail Bartender.
We are seeking experienced cocktail bartenders. Working behind the bar, you will be the face of the venue, often the first person guests see when they walk in. Warmly welcoming guests and making them feel comfortable is a must. This is a very hands-on position, interacting and talking with guests to deliver a service that goes above and beyond.
Your Responsibilities:
- Focus on the guests and provide an exceptional guest experience.
- Prepare the bar with everything needed for the service.
- Mix and serve drinks to a consistent and high standard.
- Maintain stock levels.
About you:
- Excellent communication and customer focus.
- Eagerness to develop knowledge in all food and beverage areas, including cocktails, beers and wine.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong sense of initiative and positive attitude.
- Vibrant, fun personality.
- RSA certification is required.
Why us?
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary plus an excellent tips package.
- Staff discount: 50% off when dining in venue for you and your guests.
- Career Growth: Take advantage of opportunities to grow your career within our business.
- Continuous Development: Benefit from ongoing training, support, and professional development.
- Vibrant Environment: Work in an incredibly fun and lively atmosphere.
Location.
The Dry Dock is conveniently located directly opposite Mort Bay Park and Thames St, Balmain Ferry Wharf – only 11 minutes from Circular Quay. There is ample ‘all day’ free car parking located in the streets around the venue.
Front of house team members wanted.
Bartenders, section waiters, runners.
We are seeking dynamic experienced bartenders, section waiters, floor staff and runners. If you have a passion for service, people and for creating unforgettable experiences, all while having a blast, this is your moment to shine. We are excited to create a team who value creativity, collaboration, and excellence.
Your Responsibilities:
- Warmly greet each and every guest.
- Provide attentive service while exceeding guest expectations.
- Assist with all floors related duties ensuring overall guest experience is always priority.
- Provide answers to all guest related enquiries and questions with poise and professionalism.
- Uphold our hygiene, health and safety at all times.
- Take and accurately relay guest orders to beverage teams and kitchen.
- Maintain a clean, organised and efficient front of house.
About you:
- A good team spirit, a positive can-do attitude, and the ability to work well under pressure.
- Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Eagerness to develop knowledge in all areas of food and beverage.
- A love of hospitality and guest service.
- Excellent spoken communication skills.
- Good time management and ability to prioritise tasks.
- RSA certification is required.
Why us?
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary plus an excellent tips package.
- Staff discount: 50% off when dining in venue for you and your guests.
- Career Growth: Take advantage of opportunities to grow your career within our business.
- Continuous Development: Benefit from ongoing training, support, and professional development.
- Vibrant Environment: Work in an incredibly fun and lively atmosphere.
Take a peak:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/
Location:
The Dry Dock is conveniently located directly opposite Mort Bay Park and Thames St, Balmain Ferry Wharf – only 11 minutes from Circular Quay.
There is ample ‘all day’ free car parking located in the streets around the venue.
What’s next?
Please reach out for a confidential conversation or to learn more about our exciting opportunities at The Dry Dock.
