Waiter / Waitress (Evening Shift)

You'll look after tables at a busy mall coffee shop in Midrand, from the first greeting to the final bill. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The site is in Midrand; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Explain specials, allergens and wine pairings in plain words.
• Clear, wipe and reset tables fast during the Friday and Sunday rush.
• Restock the bar fridges and help with the weekly stock count.
• Greet guests, seat them and hand over menus within a minute of arrival.
• Set tables, polish cutlery and glasses, and check condiments before doors open.

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

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

• Paid menu and wine tastings so you can sell with confidence
• Staff meal on every shift
• Late-shift lift home within a set radius
• 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.