Bar Attendant (Weekend Shift)

How2Apply Talent Network
Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal
Part-time
Posted 3 hours ago
Part-time Hospitality & Tourism
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Job Description

Good service at a hotel restaurant in Durban Central starts with you: friendly, quick and on top of every order. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

You'll be based at a hotel restaurant in Durban Central. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What you'll actually do

  • Greet guests, seat them and hand over menus within a minute of arrival.
  • Check back two minutes after mains land and fix problems on the spot.
  • Pull espresso shots and steam milk for flat whites and cappuccinos.
  • Split bills, process card payments and handle tip-outs at the end of shift.
  • Restock the bar fridges and help with the weekly stock count.

You'll need

  • You speak clear English and can chat easily with guests
  • Neat grooming and a friendly manner under pressure
  • Grade 10 or higher; matric is a plus
  • Happy to work nights, weekends and public holidays
  • Quick with basic maths and card machines
  • You can stand and walk for a full 8-hour shift

Extra points for

  • A barista course certificate or latte-art skills
  • Wine knowledge from a WSET Level 1 or wine farm stint
  • Responsible Service of Alcohol training

What you get

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

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified copy of your ID plus your food handler or barista certificate, if you have one.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

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

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Before you hit apply

  • Walk in with your CV between 2pm and 4pm when managers have time, not during lunch or dinner service.
  • Recruiters ask about a difficult table, so have one real story ready about how you turned it around.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypePart-time
LocationDurban Central, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryHospitality & Tourism
ExperienceEntry level
Posted29 October 2026
Closing Date28 November 2026
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