Bartender / Waiter, Southern Suburbs - Faircape Restaurant and Catering

Faircape Restaurant and Catering, part of Faircape Life retirement villages, is located in 6 prime locations across the Western Cape providing meals to village residents and patients in the onsite healthcare centres. We are looking for a Bartender / Waiter for our Tokai Estate facility. This high end facility is located near the Blue Route Mall and in close proximity to all major transport routes.

Job duties include, but is not limited to the following:

• Cleaning agreed designated areas, in accordance with laid-down procedures, morning/evening routines and hygiene requirements.
• Changing table linen as required and ensuring dirty or damaged linen is counted and exchanged for clean, usable items.

• Cleaning and refilling cruet and condiment sets.
• Setting tables to laid-down standards, ensuring that all items used are clean, undamaged and in a good state of repair.
• To be completely familiar with the composition of all menu items.
• Serving food and beverages in accordance with laid-down standards, in a professional, courteous manner.
• At all times to be aware of and practice good customer relations, assisting the residents in any way which does not adversely affect other customers.
• Attending customer complaints satisfactorily.
• To be continually aware of, and maintain, the highest standards of personal hygiene and dress
• Preparation of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies

Experience and knowledge:

• Proven experience as Waiter and Bartender
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of serving etiquette and basic wine knowledge

Skills and Attributes:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong memory and anticipation 
• Personal Hygiene 
• Sense of urgency 
• Well-groomed 
• Team player and positive attitude
• Focus on excellence and high-quality standards 

Specific Requirements:

• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Contactable references 
• Vaccinated against covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing job

Salary from R 6, 500 - R 7,000 Cost to Company per month. This is a fixed salary, no tips. 

Working hours: Normal working days are Mondays to Sundays from 07h00 to 19h00, according to the roster. You will be required to work 16.25 shifts per month. When required to work bar shifts, you will start at 09h00 and end at 21h00.