Bar Attendant (Weekend Shift)

Guests at this sports bar and grill in Secunda come back for the people, and you'll be one of the reasons. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

This post is in Secunda (Mpumalanga). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Split bills, process card payments and handle tip-outs at the end of shift.
• Explain specials, allergens and wine pairings in plain words.
• Take orders on the POS tablet and read them back to avoid kitchen mistakes.
• Set tables, polish cutlery and glasses, and check condiments before doors open.
• Pull espresso shots and steam milk for flat whites and cappuccinos.

• You speak clear English and can chat easily with guests
• You can stand and walk for a full 8-hour shift
• Own transport or a safe way home after late shifts
• Neat grooming and a friendly manner under pressure
• Quick with basic maths and card machines
• Grade 10 or higher; matric is a plus

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

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

• Put the names of the restaurants you worked at and your average covers per shift at the top of your CV.
• Recruiters ask about a difficult table, so have one real story ready about how you turned it around.