Waiter / Waitress (Evening Shift)

Guests at this wine farm restaurant in Pinetown come back for the people, and you'll be one of the reasons. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

This post is in Pinetown (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Explain specials, allergens and wine pairings in plain words.
• Pull espresso shots and steam milk for flat whites and cappuccinos.
• Set tables, polish cutlery and glasses, and check condiments before doors open.
• Mix cocktails, pour draught and serve shooters to spec at the bar.
• 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.

• Quick with basic maths and card machines
• You can stand and walk for a full 8-hour shift
• Own transport or a safe way home after late shifts
• At least 6 months of waitering, bar or coffee shop experience
• Grade 10 or higher; matric is a plus
• Happy to work nights, weekends and public holidays

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

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

• 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.