Cocktail Bartender

Guests at this wine farm restaurant in Coega come back for the people, and you'll be one of the reasons. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Location: Coega, Eastern Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Set tables, polish cutlery and glasses, and check condiments before doors open.
• Pull espresso shots and steam milk for flat whites and cappuccinos.
• Explain specials, allergens and wine pairings in plain words.
• Greet guests, seat them and hand over menus within a minute of arrival.
• Restock the bar fridges and help with the weekly stock count.
• 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.

• Happy to work nights, weekends and public holidays
• Own transport or a safe way home after late shifts
• Grade 10 or higher; matric is a plus
• Quick with basic maths and card machines
• Neat grooming and a friendly manner under pressure
• At least 6 months of waitering, bar or coffee shop experience

• Wine knowledge from a WSET Level 1 or wine farm stint
• A second language such as isiZulu, isiXhosa or Afrikaans

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

• Walk in with your CV between 2pm and 4pm when managers have time, not during lunch or dinner service.
• Put the names of the restaurants you worked at and your average covers per shift at the top of your CV.