Cocktail Bartender

Guests at this wine farm restaurant in eMalahleni come back for the people, and you'll be one of the reasons. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

You'll report in eMalahleni. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Clear, wipe and reset tables fast during the Friday and Sunday rush.
• Explain specials, allergens and wine pairings in plain words.
• Check back two minutes after mains land and fix problems on the spot.
• Take orders on the POS tablet and read them back to avoid kitchen mistakes.
• Pull espresso shots and steam milk for flat whites and cappuccinos.
• Carry plates to the right seat without auctioning food at the table.
• Refuse service to anyone under 18 or visibly drunk, as the Liquor Act requires.

• Happy to work nights, weekends and public holidays
• You speak clear English and can chat easily with guests
• Grade 10 or higher; matric is a plus
• Own transport or a safe way home after late shifts

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

• Staff meal on every shift
• You keep your own tips, paid out daily or weekly
• Paid menu and wine tastings so you can sell with confidence

• Recruiters ask about a difficult table, so have one real story ready about how you turned it around.
• Walk in with your CV between 2pm and 4pm when managers have time, not during lunch or dinner service.