Head Waiter (Family Restaurant) – Immediate Start

You'll look after tables at a wine farm restaurant in Brackenfell, from the first greeting to the final bill. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

This post is Brackenfell-based, with most of your time spent at a wine farm restaurant. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Pull espresso shots and steam milk for flat whites and cappuccinos.
• Split bills, process card payments and handle tip-outs at the end of shift.
• Mix cocktails, pour draught and serve shooters to spec at the bar.
• Carry plates to the right seat without auctioning food at the table.
• Explain specials, allergens and wine pairings in plain words.
• Check back two minutes after mains land and fix problems on the spot.

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

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

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

• 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.