Bar Attendant (Weekend Shift)

Guests at this wine farm restaurant in Pietermaritzburg come back for the people, and you'll be one of the reasons. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

Location: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Mix cocktails, pour draught and serve shooters to spec at the bar.
• Pull espresso shots and steam milk for flat whites and cappuccinos.
• Take orders on the POS tablet and read them back to avoid kitchen mistakes.
• Split bills, process card payments and handle tip-outs at the end of shift.
• 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.
• Set tables, polish cutlery and glasses, and check condiments before doors open.

• Happy to work nights, weekends and public holidays
• Grade 10 or higher; matric is a plus
• You can stand and walk for a full 8-hour shift
• Own transport or a safe way home after late shifts

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

• Late-shift lift home within a set radius
• Staff meal on every shift
• Paid menu and wine tastings so you can sell with confidence

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