Breakfast Waitron (Hotel Restaurant)

You'll look after tables at a busy mall coffee shop in Benoni, from the first greeting to the final bill. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Home base is a busy mall coffee shop on the Benoni side of Gauteng.

• Explain specials, allergens and wine pairings in plain words.
• Check back two minutes after mains land and fix problems on the spot.
• 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.
• Clear, wipe and reset tables fast during the Friday and Sunday rush.
• Mix cocktails, pour draught and serve shooters to spec at the bar.
• Set tables, polish cutlery and glasses, and check condiments before doors open.

• You can stand and walk for a full 8-hour shift
• At least 6 months of waitering, bar or coffee shop experience
• Happy to work nights, weekends and public holidays
• Neat grooming and a friendly manner under pressure

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

• 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
• Uniform supplied and laundered

• 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.