Cocktail Bartender – Permanent

Guests at this beachfront cocktail bar in Gqeberha come back for the people, and you'll be one of the reasons. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The work is in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• 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.
• Pull espresso shots and steam milk for flat whites and cappuccinos.
• Carry plates to the right seat without auctioning food at the table.
• Greet guests, seat them and hand over menus within a minute of arrival.

• Own transport or a safe way home after late shifts
• At least 6 months of waitering, bar or coffee shop experience
• You can stand and walk for a full 8-hour shift
• Neat grooming and a friendly manner under pressure
• Happy to work nights, weekends and public holidays
• You speak clear English and can chat easily with guests

• 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

• Uniform supplied and laundered
• Paid menu and wine tastings so you can sell with confidence
• You keep your own tips, paid out daily or weekly

• 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.