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Head Waiter (Family Restaurant)

How2Apply Talent Network

Soweto, Gauteng

Temporary

Posted 1 hour ago

Temporary Hospitality & Tourism

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Job Description

Good service at a busy mall coffee shop in Soweto 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.

Location: Soweto, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

The work, day to day

Carry plates to the right seat without auctioning food at the table.
Split bills, process card payments and handle tip-outs at the end of shift.
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.
Clear, wipe and reset tables fast during the Friday and Sunday rush.
Mix cocktails, pour draught and serve shooters to spec at the bar.

You'll need

Neat grooming and a friendly manner under pressure
You speak clear English and can chat easily with guests
At least 6 months of waitering, bar or coffee shop experience
Happy to work nights, weekends and public holidays

What you get

Paid menu and wine tastings so you can sell with confidence
Late-shift lift home within a set radius
Staff meal on every shift
You keep your own tips, paid out daily or weekly

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Soweto really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): contact details for your last restaurant manager plus a one-page CV with a recent photo.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Soweto; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Before you hit apply

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.