Cocktail Bartender

This is a floor job at a beachfront cocktail bar in Midrand where your tips follow your service. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

Home base is a beachfront cocktail bar on the Midrand side of Gauteng.

• Split bills, process card payments and handle tip-outs at the end of shift.
• Explain specials, allergens and wine pairings in plain words.
• Greet guests, seat them and hand over menus within a minute of arrival.
• Carry plates to the right seat without auctioning food at the table.
• Check back two minutes after mains land and fix problems on the spot.
• Restock the bar fridges and help with the weekly stock count.
• Pull espresso shots and steam milk for flat whites and cappuccinos.

• You speak clear English and can chat easily with guests
• Own transport or a safe way home after late shifts
• Grade 10 or higher; matric is a plus
• You can stand and walk for a full 8-hour shift
• Neat grooming and a friendly manner under pressure
• Quick with basic maths and card machines

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

• Uniform supplied and laundered
• You keep your own tips, paid out daily or weekly
• Staff meal on every shift
• 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.