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Restaurant Waitron (Steakhouse) – Experienced

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Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal

Temporary

Posted 1 hour ago

Temporary Hospitality & Tourism

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Job Description

Guests at this hotel restaurant in Durban Central come back for the people, and you'll be one of the reasons. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

This post is in Durban Central (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

What you'll actually do

Take orders on the POS tablet and read them back to avoid kitchen mistakes.
Pull espresso shots and steam milk for flat whites and cappuccinos.
Restock the bar fridges and help with the weekly stock count.
Mix cocktails, pour draught and serve shooters to spec at the bar.
Split bills, process card payments and handle tip-outs at the end of shift.

You'll need

Neat grooming and a friendly manner under pressure
You can stand and walk for a full 8-hour shift
Quick with basic maths and card machines
You speak clear English and can chat easily with guests
Happy to work nights, weekends and public holidays
Grade 10 or higher; matric is a plus

Extra points for

Responsible Service of Alcohol training
Wine knowledge from a WSET Level 1 or wine farm stint

What's in it for you

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

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): contact details for your last restaurant manager, certified copy of your ID plus your food handler or barista certificate, if you have one.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Durban Central.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

Put the names of the restaurants you worked at and your average covers per shift at the top of your CV.
Recruiters ask about a difficult table, so have one real story ready about how you turned it around.