Waiter / Waitress (Evening Shift) – Permanent

Good service at a beachfront cocktail bar in Paarl starts with you: friendly, quick and on top of every order. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

This post is in Paarl (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Pull espresso shots and steam milk for flat whites and cappuccinos.
• Explain specials, allergens and wine pairings in plain words.
• Greet guests, seat them and hand over menus within a minute of arrival.
• Refuse service to anyone under 18 or visibly drunk, as the Liquor Act requires.
• Clear, wipe and reset tables fast during the Friday and Sunday rush.
• Split bills, process card payments and handle tip-outs at the end of shift.

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

• Responsible Service of Alcohol training
• A barista course certificate or latte-art skills

• You keep your own tips, paid out daily or weekly
• Uniform supplied and laundered
• Staff meal on every shift
• Paid menu and wine tastings so you can sell with confidence

• 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.