Waiter / Waitress (Evening Shift)

How2Apply Talent Network
Epping, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 5 hours ago
Full-time Hospitality & Tourism
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Job Description

You'll look after tables at a beachfront cocktail bar in Epping, from the first greeting to the final bill. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

Home base is a beachfront cocktail bar on the Epping side of Western Cape. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

What your day looks like

  • Set tables, polish cutlery and glasses, and check condiments before doors open.
  • Explain specials, allergens and wine pairings in plain words.
  • Carry plates to the right seat without auctioning food at the table.
  • Check back two minutes after mains land and fix problems on the spot.
  • Restock the bar fridges and help with the weekly stock count.

You'll need

  • Own transport or a safe way home after late shifts
  • Grade 10 or higher; matric is a plus
  • You speak clear English and can chat easily with guests
  • Happy to work nights, weekends and public holidays
  • Neat grooming and a friendly manner under pressure
  • At least 6 months of waitering, bar or coffee shop experience

Extra points for

  • Wine knowledge from a WSET Level 1 or wine farm stint
  • A second language such as isiZulu, isiXhosa or Afrikaans

What's in it for you

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

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): certified copy of your ID plus contact details for your last restaurant manager.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

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Before you hit apply

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationEpping, Western Cape
CategoryHospitality & Tourism
Experience2+ years
Posted29 September 2026
Closing Date4 November 2026
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