Restaurant Waitron (Steakhouse)

This is a floor job at a sports bar and grill in Randburg where your tips follow your service. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

The work is in Randburg, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Carry plates to the right seat without auctioning food at the table.
• Pull espresso shots and steam milk for flat whites and cappuccinos.
• Set tables, polish cutlery and glasses, and check condiments before doors open.
• Mix cocktails, pour draught and serve shooters to spec at the bar.
• Explain specials, allergens and wine pairings in plain words.
• Refuse service to anyone under 18 or visibly drunk, as the Liquor Act requires.

• At least 6 months of waitering, bar or coffee shop experience
• Own transport or a safe way home after late shifts
• You can stand and walk for a full 8-hour shift
• Grade 10 or higher; matric is a plus

• 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

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

• 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.