Head Waiter (Family Restaurant) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network
Brackenfell, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Hospitality & Tourism
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Job Description

This is a floor job at a wine farm restaurant in Brackenfell where your tips follow your service. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

Location: Brackenfell, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

What you'll actually do

  • Greet guests, seat them and hand over menus within a minute of arrival.
  • Check back two minutes after mains land and fix problems on the spot.
  • Clear, wipe and reset tables fast during the Friday and Sunday rush.
  • Pull espresso shots and steam milk for flat whites and cappuccinos.
  • Restock the bar fridges and help with the weekly stock count.

You'll need

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

What's in it for you

  • Paid menu and wine tastings so you can sell with confidence
  • Late-shift lift home within a set radius
  • Staff meal on every shift
  • Uniform supplied and laundered

How to apply for this job

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): a one-page CV with a recent photo plus your food handler or barista certificate, if you have one.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Brackenfell; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationBrackenfell, Western Cape
CategoryHospitality & Tourism
Experience1+ years
Posted12 November 2026
Closing Date11 December 2026
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