Barista & Floor Waitron

You'll look after tables at a busy mall coffee shop in Mthatha, from the first greeting to the final bill. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

The site is in Mthatha; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Check back two minutes after mains land and fix problems on the spot.
• Carry plates to the right seat without auctioning food at the table.
• Split bills, process card payments and handle tip-outs at the end of shift.
• Explain specials, allergens and wine pairings in plain words.
• Refuse service to anyone under 18 or visibly drunk, as the Liquor Act requires.
• Greet guests, seat them and hand over menus within a minute of arrival.

• Quick with basic maths and card machines
• You speak clear English and can chat easily with guests
• At least 6 months of waitering, bar or coffee shop experience
• Grade 10 or higher; matric is a plus

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

• You keep your own tips, paid out daily or weekly
• Uniform supplied and laundered
• Late-shift lift home within a set radius

• 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.