Bar Attendant (Weekend Shift) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network
Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Hospitality & Tourism
R6 250 – R7 750/month
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Job Description

Guests at this family steakhouse in Umlazi 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 Umlazi (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

What you'll actually do

  • Restock the bar fridges and help with the weekly stock count.
  • Greet guests, seat them and hand over menus within a minute of arrival.
  • Carry plates to the right seat without auctioning food at the table.
  • Clear, wipe and reset tables fast during the Friday and Sunday rush.
  • Refuse service to anyone under 18 or visibly drunk, as the Liquor Act requires.
  • Check back two minutes after mains land and fix problems on the spot.

You'll need

  • Quick with basic maths and card machines
  • You can stand and walk for a full 8-hour shift
  • Grade 10 or higher; matric is a plus
  • Neat grooming and a friendly manner under pressure
  • At least 6 months of waitering, bar or coffee shop experience
  • Own transport or a safe way home after late shifts

Helpful, not essential

  • A barista course certificate or latte-art skills
  • Responsible Service of Alcohol training

What you get

  • Paid menu and wine tastings so you can sell with confidence
  • Staff meal on every shift
  • You keep your own tips, paid out daily or weekly

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): certified copy of your ID, your food handler or barista certificate, if you have one plus contact details for your last restaurant manager.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 10 working days.

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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.
  • Put the names of the restaurants you worked at and your average covers per shift at the top of your CV.

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Job details
SalaryR6 250 – R7 750/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationUmlazi, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryHospitality & Tourism
Experience3+ years
Posted25 October 2026
Closing Date20 November 2026
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