Head Waiter (Family Restaurant) – Experienced

You'll look after tables at a wine farm restaurant in Johannesburg CBD, from the first greeting to the final bill. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The work is in Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Pull espresso shots and steam milk for flat whites and cappuccinos.
• 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.
• Restock the bar fridges and help with the weekly stock count.
• Set tables, polish cutlery and glasses, and check condiments before doors open.

• You can stand and walk for a full 8-hour shift
• You speak clear English and can chat easily with guests
• Happy to work nights, weekends and public holidays
• At least 6 months of waitering, bar or coffee shop experience
• Grade 10 or higher; matric is a plus
• Neat grooming and a friendly manner under pressure

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

• Staff meal on every shift
• Paid menu and wine tastings so you can sell with confidence
• Uniform supplied and laundered
• You keep your own tips, paid out daily or weekly

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