Faircape Restaurant and Catering, part of Faircape Life retirement villages, operates in 6 prime locations across the Western Cape, providing dining services to village residents and patients in the onsite healthcare centres.
We are seeking a Waiter/Bartender to join the team at our facility Tokai Estate within the Southern Suburbs.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring guests and residents are served with professionalism, efficiency, and courtesy.
Why Join Us?
At Faircape , we value our team and offer fantastic benefits, including: Quarterly performance bonuses Long service leave Discounts on our high-speed ISP packages (after probation) Job duties include, but are not limited to the following:
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.
Maintain designated areas to meet required hygiene standards
Have thorough knowledge of all menu items to confidently recommend or explain options to residents.
Serving food and beverages in accordance with laid‑down standards, maintaining a professional and courteous demeanor.
Practicing excellent customer relations at all times, accommodating resident needs without inconveniencing other guests.
Handling customer complaints effectively and reporting all complaints to the manager.
Assisting with daily, weekly and monthly stock audits, reporting variances or breakages to your manager.
Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.
Ensuring accurate billing of orders and reporting any errors to the manager.
Maintaining high standards of personal hygiene and grooming.
Be willing to assist outside of normal working hours with private events as required.
Preparation of alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages
Provide full wine service
Regularly restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies to ensure optimal service and availability Experience And Knowledge
Proven experience as Waiter and Bartender
Barista experience advantageous
Knowledge of serving etiquette and basic wine knowledge Skills And Attributes
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrates a sense of urgency
Ability to provide outstanding service and create a welcoming atmosphere for guests
Capability to work effectively within a team to achieve common goals and ensure seamless service
Focuses on achieving excellence and maintaining high‑quality standards Specific Requirements
Clear health record
Clear criminal record
Clear credit record
Contactable references
We offer a competitive salary. The amount offered will be dependent on qualifications, experience, and other market‑related factors.
Your total salary will include Sundays – remunerated at time and a half, public holidays – double and quarterly bonuses paid every 3 months. Please note, quarterly bonuses are discretionary and based on individual performance and company performance.
Working Hours: You will be required to work 16.25 shifts per month. Normal working days are Mondays to Sundays from 07h00 to 19h00, according to the roster.
Please Note
Your application will only be considered should you complete the following:
The one‑way online interview – the link will automatically be sent once you submit your online application. The interview may be done at your own convenience and will be reviewed by the team.
Written references are compulsory and applications submitted without these will not be considered.
Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. #J-18808-Ljbffr
