Restaurant Waitron (Steakhouse)

Good service at a hotel restaurant in Gqeberha starts with you: friendly, quick and on top of every order. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

This post is Gqeberha-based, with most of your time spent at a hotel restaurant.

• Check back two minutes after mains land and fix problems on the spot.
• Explain specials, allergens and wine pairings in plain words.
• 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.
• Split bills, process card payments and handle tip-outs at the end of shift.

• You speak clear English and can chat easily with guests
• You can stand and walk for a full 8-hour shift
• Quick with basic maths and card machines
• Own transport or a safe way home after late shifts
• At least 6 months of waitering, bar or coffee shop experience

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

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

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