Restaurant Waitron (Steakhouse) – Entry Level

Guests at this family steakhouse in Vanderbijlpark come back for the people, and you'll be one of the reasons. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

Home base is a family steakhouse on the Vanderbijlpark side of Gauteng. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Mix cocktails, pour draught and serve shooters to spec at the bar.
• Clear, wipe and reset tables fast during the Friday and Sunday rush.
• Explain specials, allergens and wine pairings in plain words.
• Split bills, process card payments and handle tip-outs at the end of shift.
• Take orders on the POS tablet and read them back to avoid kitchen mistakes.
• Set tables, polish cutlery and glasses, and check condiments before doors open.
• Pull espresso shots and steam milk for flat whites and cappuccinos.

• You speak clear English and can chat easily with guests
• At least 6 months of waitering, bar or coffee shop experience
• Grade 10 or higher; matric is a plus
• Quick with basic maths and card machines
• Happy to work nights, weekends and public holidays

• 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
• You keep your own tips, paid out daily or weekly
• Staff meal on every shift

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