Restaurant Waitron (Steakhouse)

Guests at this family steakhouse in Polokwane come back for the people, and you'll be one of the reasons. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The site is in Polokwane; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Mix cocktails, pour draught and serve shooters to spec at the bar.
• Pull espresso shots and steam milk for flat whites and cappuccinos.
• Take orders on the POS tablet and read them back to avoid kitchen mistakes.
• Clear, wipe and reset tables fast during the Friday and Sunday rush.
• Split bills, process card payments and handle tip-outs at the end of shift.
• Carry plates to the right seat without auctioning food at the table.
• Greet guests, seat them and hand over menus within a minute of arrival.

• Grade 10 or higher; matric is a plus
• Happy to work nights, weekends and public holidays
• Own transport or a safe way home after late shifts
• Neat grooming and a friendly manner under pressure

• A barista course certificate or latte-art skills
• Wine knowledge from a WSET Level 1 or wine farm stint
• A second language such as isiZulu, isiXhosa or Afrikaans

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

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