Restaurant Waitron (Steakhouse) – Fixed-Term

Guests at this beachfront cocktail bar in eMalahleni come back for the people, and you'll be one of the reasons. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll be based at a beachfront cocktail bar in eMalahleni. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Check back two minutes after mains land and fix problems on the spot.
• Pull espresso shots and steam milk for flat whites and cappuccinos.
• Carry plates to the right seat without auctioning food at the table.
• Refuse service to anyone under 18 or visibly drunk, as the Liquor Act requires.
• Mix cocktails, pour draught and serve shooters to spec at the bar.
• Set tables, polish cutlery and glasses, and check condiments before doors open.
• Greet guests, seat them and hand over menus within a minute of arrival.

• You can stand and walk for a full 8-hour shift
• You speak clear English and can chat easily with guests
• Grade 10 or higher; matric is a plus
• Neat grooming and a friendly manner under pressure
• Happy to work nights, weekends and public holidays
• Own transport or a safe way home after late shifts

• Responsible Service of Alcohol training
• A second language such as isiZulu, isiXhosa or Afrikaans
• A barista course certificate or latte-art skills

• 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

• Walk in with your CV between 2pm and 4pm when managers have time, not during lunch or dinner service.
• Recruiters ask about a difficult table, so have one real story ready about how you turned it around.