Waiter with Barista Experience

About the role

Faircape Restaurant and Catering, part of Faircape Life retirement villages, serves residents of its retirement villages and patients in onsite healthcare centres across South Africa. It is looking for a professional, well-presented and customer-focused Waiter with barista experience to join its team.

Key responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages in line with established service standards
• Prepare and serve high-quality coffee beverages and maintain coffee equipment
• Provide excellent customer service and accommodate residents' needs
• Set tables, change table linen and keep areas clean
• Ensure accurate billing of orders and help with stock audits
• Maintain personal hygiene, grooming and professional appearance
• Follow health, safety and food hygiene policies
• Help with private functions and special events as required

Required profile

• Proven experience as a waiter in a restaurant, café or similar hospitality setting
• Previous barista experience is required
• Knowledge of restaurant service etiquette and basic wine knowledge
• Clear health, criminal and credit records, contactable references, and completion of the online interview and written references

Required skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Sense of urgency and ability to create a welcoming atmosphere
• Team-focused with high-quality standards

What we offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience, qualifications, skills and attributes
• Quarterly performance bonuses after successful probation
• Long service leave
• Discounts on high-speed ISP packages after probation
• Working hours Monday to Sunday, 07h00 to 19h00 on the roster; Sunday pay at time and a half and public holiday pay at double time