Breakfast Waitron (Hotel Restaurant)

Good service at a wine farm restaurant in Mogwase starts with you: friendly, quick and on top of every order. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll report in Mogwase. Relocation is not covered for this one. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Split bills, process card payments and handle tip-outs at the end of shift.
• Take orders on the POS tablet and read them back to avoid kitchen mistakes.
• Check back two minutes after mains land and fix problems on the spot.
• Refuse service to anyone under 18 or visibly drunk, as the Liquor Act requires.
• Set tables, polish cutlery and glasses, and check condiments before doors open.

• Neat grooming and a friendly manner under pressure
• You can stand and walk for a full 8-hour shift
• Grade 10 or higher; matric is a plus
• You speak clear English and can chat easily with guests
• Own transport or a safe way home after late shifts

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

• 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

• Recruiters ask about a difficult table, so have one real story ready about how you turned it around.
• Put the names of the restaurants you worked at and your average covers per shift at the top of your CV.