Waiter / Waitress (Evening Shift)

You'll look after tables at a wine farm restaurant in Middelburg (MP), from the first greeting to the final bill. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

This post is in Middelburg (MP) (Mpumalanga). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Set tables, polish cutlery and glasses, and check condiments before doors open.
• Explain specials, allergens and wine pairings in plain words.
• Refuse service to anyone under 18 or visibly drunk, as the Liquor Act requires.
• Split bills, process card payments and handle tip-outs at the end of shift.
• Pull espresso shots and steam milk for flat whites and cappuccinos.
• Mix cocktails, pour draught and serve shooters to spec at the bar.
• Clear, wipe and reset tables fast during the Friday and Sunday rush.

• Quick with basic maths and card machines
• Happy to work nights, weekends and public holidays
• You can stand and walk for a full 8-hour shift
• You speak clear English and can chat easily with guests
• At least 6 months of waitering, bar or coffee shop experience

• 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
• Staff meal on every shift
• Uniform supplied and laundered

• Recruiters ask about a difficult table, so have one real story ready about how you turned it around.
• Put the names of the restaurants you worked at and your average covers per shift at the top of your CV.