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Careers at Turnand Truffle

Discover opportunities to join an elite hospitality team delivering modern Australian dining, crafted cocktails and after-dark poker evenings in the heart of Australia.

Front & Back of House Events & Poker Hosts
18+ Venue
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Turnand Truffle is a premium, service-driven supper club. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share a commitment to warm, precise and genuinely Australian hospitality.

Culture & Values

Our culture at Turnand Truffle

Professionalism, inclusivity and a genuine passion for exceptional service are the foundations of our team. We create a workplace where high standards and warmth sit side by side.

Professional, not pretentious

We operate like a polished supper club: crisp standards, sharp uniforms and meticulous timing, balanced with relaxed, conversational service that feels distinctly Australian.

Inclusive & people-first

We welcome team members from all backgrounds, valuing lived experience, curiosity and kindness. Rosters are built with wellbeing in mind, especially around late finishes.

Service that tells a story

From a chef-led menu to hosted poker tables, every touchpoint is choreographed. We train our teams to narrate dishes, explain pairings and guide guests through the evening.

Service team in a smoked-timber dining room setting a table for evening service

Experience the cinematic atmosphere of smoked timber interiors, warm pendant lighting and quietly buzzing poker nights – all centred on hospitality, not high-stakes gambling.

Work Environment

Where service meets atmosphere

Turnand Truffle feels like a members’ dining room – intimate, low-lit and impeccably run – with an additional layer of hosted poker evenings that bring a social-club energy to the room.

  • Smoked timber dining rooms with clean lines, copper accents and thoughtful sound design for calm, focused service.

  • Offline poker nights hosted at the venue only, with structured runsheets, clear house rules and a responsible-play approach.

  • Close-knit team across kitchen, floor, bar and events, with open communication between service and leadership.

  • Professional tools including structured briefings, POS training and clear SOPs for both dining and poker evenings.

All poker activity at Turnand Truffle is hosted in person at the restaurant for guests aged 18+ only and is subject to venue rules and Australian regulations. We promote moderation, social connection and responsible play at all times.

Why people stay

The Turnand Truffle experience

  • 01

    Rhythm of service

    Split services, late-night peaks and carefully paced poker evenings create a dynamic but controlled shift pattern.

  • 02

    Team briefings

    Every shift starts with a briefing covering menu updates, dietary notes, event runsheets and poker-night tables.

  • 03

    Safe, respectful venue

    We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to unsafe behaviour, with managers present and visible for the duration of service.

Current opportunities

Open positions

We regularly recruit for culinary, front-of-house, bar and events roles. Availability changes with the season; the positions below reflect our current focus.

Kitchen · Full-time

Sous Chef – Modern Australian

From $85,000 + super

Support our Head Chef in delivering a tight, seasonal menu that pairs with cocktails and poker-night flows. You will lead sections, train junior staff and help evolve specials built around Australian produce.

  • 5+ years' experience in hatted, fine-dining or premium bistro environments

  • Calm leadership style and strong communication with the floor team

  • Australian working rights and food safety certifications

Ideal for chefs looking to step into a creative leadership role within a compact, well-drilled brigade.

Front of House · Part-time & Casual

Section Waiter

From $32/hr + penalties

Run your own section across dinner service and select poker evenings, guiding guests through the menu, pairings and pacing of the night.

  • Previous experience in premium or fine-dining venues

  • Confident explaining dishes, cocktails and wine by the glass

  • Current RSA and availability for evenings and weekends

Ideal for professionals who enjoy storytelling, tableside presence and consistent, high-level service.

Bar · Part-time

Senior Bartender

From $34/hr + tips

Shake, stir and pour a concise cocktail list centred on Australian spirits and seasonal flavours, while supporting wine and beer service throughout the room.

  • Strong classic cocktail knowledge and speed without sacrificing detail

  • Ability to read the room and work closely with the floor team

  • Comfortable working in a late-night environment with responsible service front of mind

Ideal for bartenders who enjoy crafted drinks, calm intensity and regular guests.

Events & Poker Nights · Casual

Events & Poker Host

From $35/hr + loadings

Host private dinners, corporate events and in-person poker evenings, ensuring guests understand house rules, pacing and the flow of the night.

  • Background in events, premium venues or table hosting

  • Comfortable speaking to small groups with clarity and warmth

  • Alignment with responsible-play principles – we do not offer online gaming

Ideal for confident communicators who love orchestrating memorable, in-person evenings.

If you don’t see the right role listed, you are welcome to submit a general application outlining the position you are seeking.

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Development

Professional growth & training

We support long-term careers in hospitality, offering clear progression pathways and cross-training between dining, bar and event teams.

How we invest in you

From trial shift to trusted regular

  1. 01 · Onboarding

    Structured induction

    Every new team member receives a guided induction including venue tour, safety protocols, menu walk-through and shadow training on live shifts.

  2. 02 · Mentoring

    Chef & manager support

    Chefs work side-by-side with senior mentors, while front-of-house team members receive service coaching from floor managers and senior waiters.

  3. 03 · Poker evenings

    Hands-on event training

    For those involved in poker nights, we provide dedicated training on formats, guest communication and responsible-play guidelines. All sessions are in person – no online gaming.

  4. 04 · Progression

    Pathways & reviews

    Regular check-ins and annual reviews map out opportunities in leadership, events, beverage programs or back-of-house roles.

Average tenure

2.8 yrs

Many of our team members grow through multiple roles – from glassie to bartender, commis to sous, runner to section waiter.

Internal promotions

70%

We aim to fill the majority of leadership and senior roles from within the existing team.

Training focus

  • Menu knowledge and food provenance

  • Wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic pairings

  • Table-side service and guest communication

  • Event management and poker-night hosting skills

Benefits & Perks

What we offer our team

We recognise the commitment it takes to work nights and weekends. Our benefits are designed to acknowledge that effort and support life outside of service.

Pay & recognition

Competitive

  • Above-award hourly rates or fair full-time packages in AUD

  • Share of gratuities distributed transparently across the team

  • Late closing bonuses on nominated nights

Food & beverage

Staff-focused

  • Premium staff meals prepared daily by the kitchen

  • Generous staff discounts for you and your guests on allocated nights

  • Opportunities to taste new dishes and pairings before service

Lifestyle & wellbeing

Considered

  • Input into rosters and fair rotation of late finishes

  • Supportive managers who understand hospitality life

  • Access to training, workshops and external courses where relevant

Meet the team

People behind the supper club

Hear from the chefs, floor managers and hosts who bring Turnand Truffle to life every night.

Hospitality team members standing together in a premium restaurant

Head Chef

“We run a tight, respectful kitchen – ambitious food without the old-school shouting.”

Our kitchen culture is built on discipline and calm communication. Service can be intense, but we plan properly, prep well and back each other. The result is food we’re proud to send and a space where people actually want to build a career.

Floor Manager

“You get the buzz of a late-night venue, with the structure of a serious restaurant.”

Our guests might be celebrating milestones, entertaining clients or settling in for a full poker evening. Your role is to read that energy, set the pace and make sure every table feels looked after from first drink to last goodnight.

Events & Poker Host

“It’s about storytelling and structure, not selling a dream of big wins.”

On poker nights, we are hosts first and foremost. We explain the format, keep people comfortable and ensure the evening feels social and responsible. Guests leave talking about the food and atmosphere as much as the game.

How to apply

Ready to join Turnand Truffle?

Submit your application using the form below, including your CV and a short introduction outlining your experience, availability and goals.

We can only consider roles that align with your current working rights.

If you prefer to email your CV instead, you can do so after submitting this form.

By submitting this form you confirm that the information provided is accurate and that you are 18+ years of age.

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Step into the dining room

If you are serious about hospitality and want to grow your career in a premium Australian venue, we would love to hear from you.

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