Restaurant Waitron (Steakhouse) – Entry Level

Good service at a wine farm restaurant in Isando 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.

The work is in Isando, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Clear, wipe and reset tables fast during the Friday and Sunday rush.
• Greet guests, seat them and hand over menus within a minute of arrival.
• Restock the bar fridges and help with the weekly stock count.
• Check back two minutes after mains land and fix problems on the spot.
• Set tables, polish cutlery and glasses, and check condiments before doors open.
• Mix cocktails, pour draught and serve shooters to spec at the bar.

• Own transport or a safe way home after late shifts
• You can stand and walk for a full 8-hour shift
• Quick with basic maths and card machines
• Grade 10 or higher; matric is a plus

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

• Late-shift lift home within a set radius
• You keep your own tips, paid out daily or weekly
• Paid menu and wine tastings so you can sell with confidence

• 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.