Top restaurant openings near me need no experience (August 2022)

As Google has gotten smarter over the years, users are leveraging “near me” searches more than ever. Thanks to Google, many best restaurant openings get found through “restaurant openings near me” searches.

Google certainly helps you find the best restaurant openings based on reviews and distance. But, can Google really outsmart a Sydneysider?

I came to Australia in 2004 and made Sydney my home since.

In this post, I’ll tell you all the best restaurant openings near you and what job vacancies they have, based on years of living in Sydney as a local.

Along with recruiting information about the positions, I also show you the ways to apply and get the jobs faster. This article will help you find local jobs to ease out the high living costs.

Restaurant Jobs in and near Sydney CBD

Sydney CBD is the heart of Sydney, where you can experience diverse cuisines from many different cultures. Not only diversity, you can easily find either a restaurant or coffee shop within walking distance also.

For that reason , looking for restaurant openings that are hiring near you is not that hard, and in fact, hospitality jobs in Sydney CBD are rather profound. Wait staff, kitchenhand, barista, chef, you name it. 

Below I have listed 8 great job vacancies that I think are great opportunities for someone looking for a restaurant job in Sydney City.

1) Killiney kopitiam Asian Restaurant - Pitt St, Sydney

Founded in 1919, Killiney Kopitiam is well-known for its unique Singaporean cuisines that are cooked in a modern and adaptive way.

The menu is rather diverse, and when you dine here, you should try its Hainan chicken and rice. Speaking of Hainan chicken, I left my country for nearly two decades, and there are no Singaporean restaurant openings near me, so whenever I crave this dish, I always have to dine in Killiney kopitiam. (totally worth it!)

You can also try crab and lobster cooked with ginger and shallot here, which are pretty tasty.

Killiney Kopitiam gets 4.5 stars on Facebook review for the meals, facility, and services.

Where is the restaurant?

188 Pitt St, Sydney, NSW, 2000. (2-minute walk from Town Hall station).

What are the opening hours?

The restaurant is open throughout the week, from 11:30am to 8pm.

Where is the restaurant?

188 Pitt St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 (2-minute walk from Town Hall station).

What are the opening hours?

The restaurant is open throughout the week, from 11:30am to 8pm.

Jobs at Killiney kopitiam Restaurant

Front of House team members - No experience job

Killiney Kopitiam is looking for Front of House team members (All rounder) and Back of House team members to join their team at their Sydney venue.

What is the pay?

Pay rate is not mentioned in their job ads, the consensus on Glassdoor is that the salary can range from $20 - $30. To know your pay rate, I would suggest enquiring about it.

What would a typical day look like for me?

You will be:

• Welcoming customers
• Presenting, assisting with menu, food orders
• Preparing tables
• Processing bills
• General cleaning of front of house area

What skills do I need to apply?

They are looking for individuals with the following qualities:

• Friendly, punctual and professional
• A team player, work well in a team and able to work unsupervised
• Attentiveness
• Excellent customer service
• Ablilitye to handle difficult situations and remain calm
• Ablilitye to work in fast-paced environment while delivering excellent results
• Passion for food and hospitality
• High standards of hygiene and food quality

Any perks?

Killiney kopitiam offers great team support and free food and drinks for their team members.

How do I apply to this role?

You can apply through their ads here. Click Apply and submit your application. This vacancy is a great opportunity for job seekers with little to no experience, who want to explore the hospitality industry in the heart of CBD.

2) a'Mare Italian Restaurant - Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo

a'Mare was created by Alessandro Pavoni. Starting his career in Italy's north, Alessandro has sharpened his culinary skills by embracing different cultural cuisines such as French, Bermudian and Australian food.

With a'Mare, Alessandro promises to stay true to the origins of Italian cooking; offering traditional Italian recipes through a world-class fine dining experience.

Where is the restaurant opening?

Level 1/1 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo, NSW. (6-minute walk from Wynyard station)

What are the opening hours?

• Lunch: Monday - Sunday noon-2.30pm.
• Dinner: Sunday - Thursday from 5.30pm / Friday - Saturday from 5.45pm.

Jobs at a'Mare Restaurant

Given its rapid growth, a’Mare is looking to hire for several positions:

• Head Sommelier - Full-time
• Assistant Head Sommelier - Full-time
• Restaurant Manager - Full-time
• Assistant Restaurant Manager - Full-time
• Wine waiter - Fulltime and Part-time
• Bar Supervisor - Full-time
• Cocktail bartender - Full-Time or Part-time
• Chef de Partie - Full-time

What is the pay?

• Head Sommelier - $80k - $100k p.a
• Assistant Head Sommelier - $60k - $80k p.a
• Restaurant Manager - $80k - $100k p.a
• Assistant Restaurant Manager - Not disclosed
• Wine Waiter - Not disclosed
• Bar Supervisor - Not disclosed
• Cocktail Bartender - Not disclosed
• Chef de Partie - $50k - $80k p.a

That being said, these salaries are estimations and may be subject to change depending on the hiring manager. Please check the job listings for up-to-date information. What skills do I need to apply?

Essential Requirements:

• Wine Knowledge
• Fluent English, written and spoken
• Polite and mature personal manner
• A warm and engaging smile!
• Previous customer service experience
• Current NSW RSA Certificate

Preferred Requirements:

• Minimum of one year working in fine-dining restaurants
• Formal wine studies completed

What are the job perks?

• Great tips cut
• Well-paid salary
• Great Career Opportunity
• F&B staff discounts across Crown Sydney

Should I apply for this?

Given the restaurant openings located conveniently near public transport, those vacancies are suitable for those who don't drive.

Aslo some jobs are part-time that suit international students living near Sydney city areas.

How do I apply to this role?

To view the relevant a'Mare job vacancies, search "a'Mere" in the keyword search box and sort by "Relevance". Click on the job listings that are relevant to you and click "Apply" to submit your application. 

3) Kazan Dining - Japanese restaurant – Martin Place

Kazan Dining is a modern Japanese restaurant that offers traditional Japanese recipes, but with a twist.

Hot tip: Sydney is a multicultural city. If you love Jap food, instead of searching for “restaurant openings near me”, search for “best Japanese restaurant near me” instead. You’ll have plenty of options.

Where is the location?

25 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW, 2000. (2-minute walk from Martin Place station and 8-minute walk from Wynyard station).

What are the opening hours?

Tuesday - Saturday 12-3pm (lunchtime) and 5.30 – 10.30pm (dinnertime).

Career opportunities in Kazan Dining

Kazan Dining is seeking for several positions:

• Wait staff        (Full time or part time)
• Chefs                (Full time or part time)
• Bartender       (Full time or part time)

What is the pay?

Kazan Dining does not disclose their pay rates; however, the average pay rate for wait staff and bartender positions in Sydney is approximately $20 - $30 per hour, and for chef positions, it is approximately $30 - $50 per hour. However, these are estimates so they might be higher or lower at Kazan Dining. It is best to enquire directly for up-to-date information. 

What skills do I need to apply?

The wait staff position's requirements are:

• RSA
• Plate carrying skills
• Experience with serving a section (table service) in at least bistro level environment
• Good communication skills

For chefposition, you need to have:

• Commercial cookery certificate preferred but not required
• A passion for Japanese cuisine with a focus on quality
• A good work ethic and team player

With bartenderposition, they expect you to have:

• RSA
• A passion for the profession
• Bartending experience 
• Product knowledge - spirits & liqueurs

How do I apply to this role?

You can find all the job vacancies at Kazan Dining at our site. Simply browse the positions and venue near you, click ‘apply’ and submit your application. The venue also is located near Martin Place and Wynyard train station, so it’s ideal for the candidates who don’t have private vehicles.

4) Roast Republic – The U.S restaurant – Sydney

Roast Republic is a restaurant that promotes cuisine from the Southern USA, with their menu specialising in dishes from Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia. 

Its must-try dishes are rotisserie cajun chicken, slow cooked beef brisket, and soul food.

Rememeber back in 2016, the restaurant openings happened to be located near me, so beef brisket somehow becomes my regular Friyay meal since then! (The texture is just so inviting!)

Where is the restaurant?

174 Clarence St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 (2-minute walk from Town Hall station).

What are the opening hours?

The eatery is open from Monday to Friday 11.30am – 3pm, 5 – 9 pm, Saturday open from 4 – 10pm, and closed on Sunday.

Jobs at Roast Republic

The restaurant is looking for two positions:

• Wait staff        (Full-time and Part-time) - No experience required
• Chef/ cook      (Full-time)

What is the pay?

The salary is not mentioned in the postings, so you can negotiate and deal with it when interviewing.

How do I apply to this role?

View the Roast Republic job vacancies, read the job description and click ‘Apply’ to submit your application. 

One cool thing is that you can do walk-in interview – throughout the week, from 9.00am to 5pm. Which means, you can walk in and do an interview on the spot, it’s that easy!

5) Emma's Snack Bar – Lebanese restaurant - Enmore

 Emma’s Snack Bar, which proudly got a title of “food narvida” from Good Food, offers a casual dining experience to those who are into Middle Eastern cuisine. Indeed, taking pride for its half-decade presence on Sydney’s food map, Emma's is perfect for casual functions and its banquet menu is great for groups.

Quiz time: if you live in Enmore, try googling "Middle Eastern restaurant openings near me" and check Emma's Snack Bar review (I'm sure the results won't fail you).

Where is the venue?

59 Liberty St, Enmore NSW 2042 (3-minute walk from Newtown station).

What are the opening hours?

The restaurant is open from Tuesday to Saturday (17:00 - 22:00), closed on Monday and Sunday.

Job vacancies at Emma’s Snack Bar:

Currently, Emma’s is seeking for two positions

Kitchen Hand / Dishwasher (Casual) - No experience job

Your duties will be:

• Operate the industrial dishwasher.
• Wash glassware and other implements by hand when necessary.
• Empty and clean all trash receptacles.
• Clean iced tea, coffee and milkshake machines daily.
• Rotate dishes to reduce wear and tear on resources.
• Clean dish storage.

Waitstaff (Casual) - Experience not essential

Your job duties include:

• Greeting customers
• Preparing tables and cutleries for dining customers
• Appointment booking
• Take orders and serve food
• General front of house cleaning, maintenance

While pay rates are not mentioned in the postings, it’s a good idea to negotiate during the interview. 

Speaking of interviews, Emma’s allows applicants to do walk-in interviews. After applying, you can go straight to the restaurant venue to interview and know the outcome on the spot.The walk-in time is from Tuesday to Thursday (17:00 - 20:00).

Given the convenience of a walk-in interview and its location, I strongly recommend you to join this cosy restaurant if the job openings are near you.

6) Kagoshima Master - Japanese restaurant - Ultimo and Crown Nest

Kagoshima Master (牛旬三郎), one of the most authentic Japanese BBQ restaurants in Sydney. Originating from Osaka, Kagoshima has its own farm to serve Sydney’s BBQ lovers its premium wagyu beef.

Writing this reminds me of my student's story: He was wandering around Ultimo, looking for no experience jobs in Sydney. When he Googled "restaurant openings near me", he found Kagoshima Master's hiring, and at that time, he already stood in front of the restaurant venue. It's like a fate to him. He didn't work there eventually tho.

Where is the restaurant?

• 18A Falcon St, Crows Nest NSW 2065
• Shop A 517/521 Harris St, Ultimo NSW 2007

What are the opening hours?

The openings are in the evening throughout the week, except Tuesday, from 17:00 - 22:00. It also serves lunch on weekends, from 12:00 to 14:00.

Job openings at Kagoshima Master:

Kagoshima Master is looking for candidates to fulfill these positions:

At Ultimo:

• Chef (Full time$70k - $100k)

At Crows Nest:

• Kitchen Hand (Full time or part time$20/hr - $40/hr) - No experience job
• Wait Staff (Full time or part time $20/hr - $30/hr) - No experience job

What are the job requirements?

If you're applying for Kitchen hand role, you should possess

• Excellent communication skills
• Prior experience in a similar role is preferred but not conditional as
• Ability to work under pressure and in busy environments
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

For the wait staff role, the requirements are:

• Excellent communication skills
• Highly responsible, with willingness to adapt to front-of-house work and assist with food prep when required
• Prior experience in a similar role is preferred but not conditional as we will
• Ability to work under pressure and in busy environments
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

With the Chef position, you will demonstrate:

• Knowledge of food safety procedures.
• Sound knowledge of Japanese cuisine.
• Communication and organisational skills.
• Enjoy working in a fast paced environment.
• The right attitude to push through even the busiest of days.

Should I apply for it?

While the chef position might need cooking skills and experience to fulfill, I can say that the other two positions (Kitchen hand and Wait staff) are super ideal for entry-level job seekers who are new to the market and want to gain experience in the hospitality industry. 

Also, you can do a walk-in interview for these positions. James, founder of Spare Staff, has a real-life story on how doing a walk-in interview can actually help you land a job faster, so you definitely wanna check that one out. 

To know more about the roles, I suggest you view the full job descriptions.

7) Mama Bao -  Chinese - Taiwanese Restaurant - Sydney

Founded in 1981, Mama Bao is confident in bringing bold flavors of Chinese cuisine to their customers near and far via their wacky wok.

Where is the restaurant?

309 Kent St, Sydney NSW 2000 (7-minute walk from Town Hall station).

What time is the dining open until?

the restaurant is open throughout the week, except Saturday, from 11:00 to 21:00. 

Job openings at Mama Bao:

The restaurant opening is looking for two positions:

Waiting Staff 

What are the job requirements?

• Experience as a Waiting Staff
• Decent English skill
• Day/Night, Monday to Friday.

What would a typical day look like?

• Take & Make order
• Food Preparation, Handling and storing
• Cleaning and washing

Kitchen Hand

What are the job requirements?

• Experience as a Kitchen Staff
• Decent English skill
• Daytime shift, Monday to Friday.

What are tasks and responsibilities?

• Take & Make order
• Food Preparation, Handling and storing
• Cleaning and washing

Any perks?

• Paid Weekly ($25 per hour no tax)

Who are the jobs for?

The vacancies are suitable for international students or job seekers, who have limited or no experience, since the requirements in the JD are not so demanding. For that, I believe you can tick all boxes in the job listings.

Should I apply for it?

Given the venue is just 5 minutes away from Town Hall station, if the restaurant happens to be located near you or you like to experience the bustling worklife in the CBD, I think you know what to do next.

Check out the full job postings for your reference.

8) Shinmaichi - Japanese restaurant in Newtown

Okay. I’ll give this one to Google. I was hanging out in Newtown and craving a bowl of ramen, so I searched for “best ramen restaurant near me”. Shinmachi was the first pick and they were open. 

Boy, their ramen was good.

If you love Japanese food and their “Omotenashi” hospitality, getting jobs at Shinmachi is an excellent choice.

Where is the restaurant opening?

237 King St, Newtown NSW 2042 (5-minute walk from Newtown station).

What time is it open until?

The restaurant is open 7 days a week, from 17.00 to 21.00

Jobs in Shinmaichi

The restaurant is hiring waitstaff position.

What are the pay rates?

Shinmaichi does not disclose their pay rates; however, the average pay rate for wait staff position in Sydney is approximately $20 - $30 per hour.

What does a typical look like to me?

You are expected to be:

• Greeting customers and arrange tables
• Taking, serving food, drink orders
• General cleaning

Any perks?

In return, they will offer you:

• Delicious staff meals.
• The opportunity to work within a passionate and forward-thinking team where it's all about creating an exciting Japanese food experience
• A rewarding role, that enables you to grow with support from dedicated and talented senior professionals

How do I apply to this role?

You can find all the job vacancies at Shinmaichi restaurant at our site. Simply browse the positions and locations near you, click ‘apply’ and submit your application. The venue also is located near Newtown train station, so it’s ideal for the candidates who don’t have private vehicles.

Conclusion

Above are 8 restaurants that are hiring in and near Sydney CBD. We have:

1. Killiney kopitiam Asian Restaurant - Pitt St, Sydney

2. a'Mare Italian Restaurant - Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo

3. Kazan Dining - Japanese restaurant – Martin Place

4. Roast Republic – The U.S restaurant – Sydney

5. Emma's Snack Bar – Lebanese restaurant - Enmore

6. Kagoshima Master - Japanese restaurant - Ultimo and Crown Nest

7. Mama Bao -  Chinese - Taiwanese Restaurant - Sydney

8. Shinmaichi restaurant  - Japanese restaurant - Newtown

The restaurant jobs currently vacant include wait staff, bar staff, kitchen hand, and chef positions. These jobs will equip you, namely international students, with more hospitality experience, especially when you are having problems gettingrelevant experience in Australia.

Finding a job in Sydney city is difficult, and working in a restaurant might be challenging too; however, I highly recommend newbie job seekers should try once.

Having said that, although these entry-level jobs require little or no experience, I think it’s still important to equip yourself with the job-hunting insights.

So I highly recommend you to look over thesecareer advice, especially number 2, 4, and 5. I feel those guidelines will help you a lot in your job search. Happy job-hunting!