Barista & Floor Waitron

Good service at a busy mall coffee shop in Worcester starts with you: friendly, quick and on top of every order. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

Home base is a busy mall coffee shop on the Worcester side of Western Cape. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Clear, wipe and reset tables fast during the Friday and Sunday rush.
• 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.
• Carry plates to the right seat without auctioning food at the table.
• Greet guests, seat them and hand over menus within a minute of arrival.
• Set tables, polish cutlery and glasses, and check condiments before doors open.
• Mix cocktails, pour draught and serve shooters to spec at the bar.

• 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
• You speak clear English and can chat easily with guests
• Happy to work nights, weekends and public holidays

• A barista course certificate or latte-art skills
• Wine knowledge from a WSET Level 1 or wine farm stint
• A second language such as isiZulu, isiXhosa or Afrikaans

• Late-shift lift home within a set radius
• Uniform supplied and laundered
• Paid menu and wine tastings so you can sell with confidence
• 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.
• Walk in with your CV between 2pm and 4pm when managers have time, not during lunch or dinner service.