Cocktail Bartender

Guests at this busy mall coffee shop in Johannesburg CBD come back for the people, and you'll be one of the reasons. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The site is in Johannesburg CBD; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Restock the bar fridges and help with the weekly stock count.
• Pull espresso shots and steam milk for flat whites and cappuccinos.
• Set tables, polish cutlery and glasses, and check condiments before doors open.
• Clear, wipe and reset tables fast during the Friday and Sunday rush.
• Explain specials, allergens and wine pairings in plain words.
• Take orders on the POS tablet and read them back to avoid kitchen mistakes.
• Refuse service to anyone under 18 or visibly drunk, as the Liquor Act requires.

• You speak clear English and can chat easily with guests
• You can stand and walk for a full 8-hour shift
• Happy to work nights, weekends and public holidays
• Neat grooming and a friendly manner under pressure
• Quick with basic maths and card machines
• At least 6 months of waitering, bar or coffee shop experience

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

• 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.
• Walk in with your CV between 2pm and 4pm when managers have time, not during lunch or dinner service.