Head Waiter (Family Restaurant)

Guests at this beachfront cocktail bar in Hammarsdale come back for the people, and you'll be one of the reasons. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Location: Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Check back two minutes after mains land and fix problems on the spot.
• 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.
• 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.
• Take orders on the POS tablet and read them back to avoid kitchen mistakes.

• Own transport or a safe way home after late shifts
• Grade 10 or higher; matric is a plus
• At least 6 months of waitering, bar or coffee shop experience
• Quick with basic maths and card machines

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

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

• Walk in with your CV between 2pm and 4pm when managers have time, not during lunch or dinner service.
• Recruiters ask about a difficult table, so have one real story ready about how you turned it around.