Wine Steward (Fine Dining)

You'll look after tables at a busy mall coffee shop in Kariega, from the first greeting to the final bill. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

The site is in Kariega; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Check back two minutes after mains land and fix problems on the spot.
• Clear, wipe and reset tables fast during the Friday and Sunday rush.
• Set tables, polish cutlery and glasses, and check condiments before doors open.
• 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.
• Explain specials, allergens and wine pairings in plain words.
• Pull espresso shots and steam milk for flat whites and cappuccinos.

• Neat grooming and a friendly manner under pressure
• 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
• You speak clear English and can chat easily with guests
• Happy to work nights, weekends and public holidays

• 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.