Head Waiter (Family Restaurant) – Fixed-Term

Guests at this family steakhouse in Richards Bay come back for the people, and you'll be one of the reasons. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Home base is a family steakhouse on the Richards Bay side of KwaZulu-Natal. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Mix cocktails, pour draught and serve shooters to spec at the bar.
• Set tables, polish cutlery and glasses, and check condiments before doors open.
• Check back two minutes after mains land and fix problems on the spot.
• Refuse service to anyone under 18 or visibly drunk, as the Liquor Act requires.
• Split bills, process card payments and handle tip-outs at the end of shift.
• Take orders on the POS tablet and read them back to avoid kitchen mistakes.
• Carry plates to the right seat without auctioning food at the table.

• You can stand and walk for a full 8-hour shift
• Neat grooming and a friendly manner under pressure
• 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

• A barista course certificate or latte-art skills
• A second language such as isiZulu, isiXhosa or Afrikaans

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

• 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.