Head Waiter (Family Restaurant)

Good service at a busy mall coffee shop in Stellenbosch starts with you: friendly, quick and on top of every order. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The site is in Stellenbosch; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Restock the bar fridges and help with the weekly stock count.
• Carry plates to the right seat without auctioning food at the table.
• Clear, wipe and reset tables fast during the Friday and Sunday rush.
• Set tables, polish cutlery and glasses, and check condiments before doors open.
• Mix cocktails, pour draught and serve shooters to spec at the bar.

• Grade 10 or higher; matric is a plus
• Neat grooming and a friendly manner under pressure
• At least 6 months of waitering, bar or coffee shop experience
• You can stand and walk for a full 8-hour shift

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

• 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.