Cocktail Bartender

Good service at a sports bar and grill in Paarl starts with you: friendly, quick and on top of every order. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

The site is in Paarl; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Carry plates to the right seat without auctioning food at the table.
• Set tables, polish cutlery and glasses, and check condiments before doors open.
• Pull espresso shots and steam milk for flat whites and cappuccinos.
• 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.
• Greet guests, seat them and hand over menus within a minute of arrival.

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

• Late-shift lift home within a set radius
• Staff meal on every shift
• You keep your own tips, paid out daily or weekly

• Put the names of the restaurants you worked at and your average covers per shift at the top of your CV.
• Recruiters ask about a difficult table, so have one real story ready about how you turned it around.