Restaurant Waitron (Steakhouse)

Good service at a wine farm restaurant in Sandton 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.

You'll be based at a wine farm restaurant in Sandton. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Clear, wipe and reset tables fast during the Friday and Sunday rush.
• Mix cocktails, pour draught and serve shooters to spec at the bar.
• Restock the bar fridges and help with the weekly stock count.
• Check back two minutes after mains land and fix problems on the spot.
• Greet guests, seat them and hand over menus within a minute of arrival.
• Carry plates to the right seat without auctioning food at the table.
• Explain specials, allergens and wine pairings in plain words.

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

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

• Uniform supplied and laundered
• Staff meal on every shift
• Late-shift lift home within a set radius
• You keep your own tips, paid out daily or weekly

• 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.