Cocktail Bartender

Guests at this busy mall coffee shop in Benoni come back for the people, and you'll be one of the reasons. 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.

• Mix cocktails, pour draught and serve shooters to spec at the bar.
• Restock the bar fridges and help with the weekly stock count.
• Set tables, polish cutlery and glasses, and check condiments before doors open.
• 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.
• Explain specials, allergens and wine pairings in plain words.

• You can stand and walk for a full 8-hour shift
• At least 6 months of waitering, bar or coffee shop experience
• Grade 10 or higher; matric is a plus
• Own transport or a safe way home after late shifts
• Quick with basic maths and card machines

• 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

• Uniform supplied and laundered
• Paid menu and wine tastings so you can sell with confidence
• Late-shift lift home within a set radius

• 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.