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Wine Steward (Fine Dining)

How2Apply Talent Network

Soweto, Gauteng

Part-time

Posted 1 day ago

Part-time Hospitality & Tourism

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Job Description

This is a floor job at a beachfront cocktail bar in Soweto where your tips follow your service. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

Location: Soweto, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What you'll actually do

Mix cocktails, pour draught and serve shooters to spec at the bar.
Check back two minutes after mains land and fix problems on the spot.
Explain specials, allergens and wine pairings in plain words.
Carry plates to the right seat without auctioning food at the table.
Clear, wipe and reset tables fast during the Friday and Sunday rush.

What you need

Happy to work nights, weekends and public holidays
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

Helpful, not essential

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

What you get

Paid menu and wine tastings so you can sell with confidence
Staff meal on every shift
You keep your own tips, paid out daily or weekly
Late-shift lift home within a set radius

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Soweto really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: a one-page CV with a recent photo, your food handler or barista certificate, if you have one plus contact details for your last restaurant manager.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Soweto; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

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