Cocktail Bartender

Guests at this sports bar and grill in Vereeniging come back for the people, and you'll be one of the reasons. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

Home base is a sports bar and grill on the Vereeniging side of Gauteng. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Carry plates to the right seat without auctioning food at the table.
• Refuse service to anyone under 18 or visibly drunk, as the Liquor Act requires.
• Greet guests, seat them and hand over menus within a minute of arrival.
• Mix cocktails, pour draught and serve shooters to spec at the bar.
• Take orders on the POS tablet and read them back to avoid kitchen mistakes.
• Set tables, polish cutlery and glasses, and check condiments before doors open.
• Explain specials, allergens and wine pairings in plain words.

• You speak clear English and can chat easily with guests
• Quick with basic maths and card machines
• Grade 10 or higher; matric is a plus
• 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

• A second language such as isiZulu, isiXhosa or Afrikaans
• Responsible Service of Alcohol training
• A barista course certificate or latte-art skills

• Paid menu and wine tastings so you can sell with confidence
• 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.
• Walk in with your CV between 2pm and 4pm when managers have time, not during lunch or dinner service.