Cocktail Bartender

Good service at a busy mall coffee shop in Soweto starts with you: friendly, quick and on top of every order. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

Location: Soweto, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Carry plates to the right seat without auctioning food at the table.
• Set tables, polish cutlery and glasses, and check condiments before doors open.
• Check back two minutes after mains land and fix problems on the spot.
• Refuse service to anyone under 18 or visibly drunk, as the Liquor Act requires.
• Restock the bar fridges and help with the weekly stock count.
• Pull espresso shots and steam milk for flat whites and cappuccinos.
• Clear, wipe and reset tables fast during the Friday and Sunday rush.

• You speak clear English and can chat easily with guests
• Own transport or a safe way home after late shifts
• At least 6 months of waitering, bar or coffee shop experience
• Neat grooming and a friendly manner under pressure

• Responsible Service of Alcohol training
• Wine knowledge from a WSET Level 1 or wine farm stint

• Paid menu and wine tastings so you can sell with confidence
• Late-shift lift home within a set radius
• Staff meal on every shift
• You keep your own tips, paid out daily or weekly

• Walk in with your CV between 2pm and 4pm when managers have time, not during lunch or dinner service.
• Put the names of the restaurants you worked at and your average covers per shift at the top of your CV.