Wine Steward (Fine Dining)

Good service at a hotel restaurant in Pietermaritzburg starts with you: friendly, quick and on top of every order. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

Location: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Pull espresso shots and steam milk for flat whites and cappuccinos.
• Restock the bar fridges and help with the weekly stock count.
• Split bills, process card payments and handle tip-outs at the end of shift.
• Explain specials, allergens and wine pairings in plain words.
• Check back two minutes after mains land and fix problems on the spot.
• Refuse service to anyone under 18 or visibly drunk, as the Liquor Act requires.
• Carry plates to the right seat without auctioning food at the table.

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

• A barista course certificate or latte-art skills
• Responsible Service of Alcohol training
• Wine knowledge from a WSET Level 1 or wine farm stint

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

• Walk in with your CV between 2pm and 4pm when managers have time, not during lunch or dinner service.
• Recruiters ask about a difficult table, so have one real story ready about how you turned it around.