Head Waiter (Family Restaurant)

You'll look after tables at a hotel restaurant in Tembisa, from the first greeting to the final bill. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

The work is in Tembisa, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Mix cocktails, pour draught and serve shooters to spec at the bar.
• Greet guests, seat them and hand over menus within a minute of arrival.
• Explain specials, allergens and wine pairings in plain words.
• Split bills, process card payments and handle tip-outs at the end of shift.
• 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.
• Take orders on the POS tablet and read them back to avoid kitchen mistakes.

• Neat grooming and a friendly manner under pressure
• Own transport or a safe way home after late shifts
• At least 6 months of waitering, bar or coffee shop experience
• You can stand and walk for a full 8-hour shift

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

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

• Put the names of the restaurants you worked at and your average covers per shift at the top of your CV.
• Walk in with your CV between 2pm and 4pm when managers have time, not during lunch or dinner service.