Head Waiter (Family Restaurant)

Good service at a wine farm restaurant in Khayelitsha starts with you: friendly, quick and on top of every order. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll report in Khayelitsha. Relocation is not covered for this one.

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

• At least 6 months of waitering, bar or coffee shop experience
• Grade 10 or higher; matric is a plus
• Quick with basic maths and card machines
• Neat grooming and a friendly manner under pressure
• You speak clear English and can chat easily with guests

• Paid menu and wine tastings so you can sell with confidence
• Uniform supplied and laundered
• Staff meal on every shift
• 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.
• Put the names of the restaurants you worked at and your average covers per shift at the top of your CV.