Head Waiter (Family Restaurant)

You'll look after tables at a sports bar and grill in Vanderbijlpark, from the first greeting to the final bill. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

This post is in Vanderbijlpark (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

The work, day to day

• Carry plates to the right seat without auctioning food at the table.
• Split bills, process card payments and handle tip-outs at the end of shift.
• Clear, wipe and reset tables fast during the Friday and Sunday rush.
• 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.
• Set tables, polish cutlery and glasses, and check condiments before doors open.
• Pull espresso shots and steam milk for flat whites and cappuccinos.

Must-haves

• Own transport or a safe way home after late shifts
• Happy to work nights, weekends and public holidays
• Quick with basic maths and card machines
• At least 6 months of waitering, bar or coffee shop experience
• Grade 10 or higher; matric is a plus
• You speak clear English and can chat easily with guests

Helpful, not essential

• A barista course certificate or latte-art skills
• A second language such as isiZulu, isiXhosa or Afrikaans

On offer

• Staff meal on every shift
• Late-shift lift home within a set radius
• You keep your own tips, paid out daily or weekly

How to apply for this job

1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Vanderbijlpark really suit you before you apply.
2. Keep copies of these ready to send: contact details for your last restaurant manager, your food handler or barista certificate, if you have one plus a one-page CV with a recent photo.
3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

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Tips to get shortlisted

• Put the names of the restaurants you worked at and your average covers per shift at the top of your CV.
• Recruiters ask about a difficult table, so have one real story ready about how you turned it around.