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Bar Attendant (Weekend Shift) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network

Cape Town CBD, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Hospitality & Tourism

R5 750 – R7 750/month

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Job Description

This is a floor job at a hotel restaurant in Cape Town CBD where your tips follow your service. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

The work is in Cape Town CBD, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What your day looks like

Explain specials, allergens and wine pairings in plain words.
Clear, wipe and reset tables fast during the Friday and Sunday rush.
Set tables, polish cutlery and glasses, and check condiments before doors open.
Mix cocktails, pour draught and serve shooters to spec at the bar.
Greet guests, seat them and hand over menus within a minute of arrival.
Refuse service to anyone under 18 or visibly drunk, as the Liquor Act requires.
Restock the bar fridges and help with the weekly stock count.

What you need

Quick with basic maths and card machines
You can stand and walk for a full 8-hour shift
Happy to work nights, weekends and public holidays
Own transport or a safe way home after late shifts

Extra points for

A barista course certificate or latte-art skills
A second language such as isiZulu, isiXhosa or Afrikaans
Responsible Service of Alcohol training

What's in it for you

You keep your own tips, paid out daily or weekly
Paid menu and wine tastings so you can sell with confidence
Late-shift lift home within a set radius

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): your food handler or barista certificate, if you have one, a one-page CV with a recent photo plus certified copy of your ID.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 5 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Cape Town CBD; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Before you hit apply

Walk in with your CV between 2pm and 4pm when managers have time, not during lunch or dinner service.
Put the names of the restaurants you worked at and your average covers per shift at the top of your CV.