Cocktail Bartender – Permanent

This is a floor job at a beachfront cocktail bar in Sandton where your tips follow your service. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

You'll report in Sandton. Relocation is not covered for this one. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Clear, wipe and reset tables fast during the Friday and Sunday rush.
• Set tables, polish cutlery and glasses, and check condiments before doors open.
• Mix cocktails, pour draught and serve shooters to spec at the bar.
• Pull espresso shots and steam milk for flat whites and cappuccinos.
• Explain specials, allergens and wine pairings in plain words.

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

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

• 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.