Breakfast Waitron (Hotel Restaurant)

Guests at this family steakhouse in Germiston come back for the people, and you'll be one of the reasons. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

Home base is a family steakhouse on the Germiston side of Gauteng. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Pull espresso shots and steam milk for flat whites and cappuccinos.
• Check back two minutes after mains land and fix problems on the spot.
• Mix cocktails, pour draught and serve shooters to spec at the bar.
• Take orders on the POS tablet and read them back to avoid kitchen mistakes.
• Clear, wipe and reset tables fast during the Friday and Sunday rush.
• 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.

• Own transport or a safe way home after late shifts
• 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
• You can stand and walk for a full 8-hour shift

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

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

• 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.