Head Waiter (Family Restaurant)

Good service at a family steakhouse in eMalahleni starts with you: friendly, quick and on top of every order. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

The site is in eMalahleni; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Restock the bar fridges and help with the weekly stock count.
• Set tables, polish cutlery and glasses, and check condiments before doors open.
• Greet guests, seat them and hand over menus within a minute of arrival.
• Explain specials, allergens and wine pairings in plain words.
• 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.

• Quick with basic maths and card machines
• Neat grooming and a friendly manner under pressure
• You can stand and walk for a full 8-hour shift
• You speak clear English and can chat easily with guests

• A second language such as isiZulu, isiXhosa or Afrikaans
• Responsible Service of Alcohol training
• Wine knowledge from a WSET Level 1 or wine farm stint

• Staff meal on every shift
• Late-shift lift home within a set radius
• 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.