Head Waiter (Family Restaurant)

Good service at a wine farm restaurant in Epping starts with you: friendly, quick and on top of every order. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

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

• Clear, wipe and reset tables fast during the Friday and Sunday rush.
• Carry plates to the right seat without auctioning food at the table.
• Restock the bar fridges and help with the weekly stock count.
• Explain specials, allergens and wine pairings in plain words.
• Check back two minutes after mains land and fix problems on the spot.

• Own transport or a safe way home after late shifts
• Happy to work nights, weekends and public holidays
• Quick with basic maths and card machines
• You can stand and walk for a full 8-hour shift
• At least 6 months of waitering, bar or coffee shop experience

• A barista course certificate or latte-art skills
• Wine knowledge from a WSET Level 1 or wine farm stint
• A second language such as isiZulu, isiXhosa or Afrikaans

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

• 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.