Bar Attendant / Barista

Ejobdesign; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Empowering environment

Retirement benefits

18 days leave per year

Training opportunities

Other benefits

Job summary

Stellenbosch Hotel is seeking a Bar Attendant/Barista for hourly paid, permanent work in Stellenbosch. You will prepare areas for service, welcome guests, take orders, and serve drinks.

You will upsell and tailor beverage recommendations to guest preferences, while maintaining coffee standards across outlets. Requirements include Matric and recognized barista/mixology certification, 1–2 years’ experience in upscale hospitality, and flexibility to work day/night shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Matric essential.
• Recognized mixology/barista certification or similar hospitality qualification.
• 1–2 years’ experience as a bartender and barista in an upmarket environment.
• Ability to work day/night shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Work across multiple functions (restaurant, room service, etc.).
• Use of Micros Symphony and speed point machine operation.
• In-depth knowledge of wine, cocktails, spirits and coffee selections.

Responsibilities

• Work in food and beverage outlets (room service, restaurant, events).
• Prepare the area for service and welcome/interact with customers.
• Take orders and serve drinks; upsell where appropriate.
• Interpret guest needs and translate into beverage recommendations.
• Prepare coffees to consistent standard and meet targets.

Skills

Communication skills

Upselling

Professional appearance

Tech proficiency

Education

Matric essential

Barista/mixology certification

Tools

Micros Symphony

Speed Point machine

Job description

Bar Attendant / Barista

Hourly Paid

Permanent

People are the foundation of our business. The Stellenbosch Hotel is committed to treating everyone with fairness, respect, and an appreciation for their individuality. We seek out and collaborate with individuals who align with our values and demonstrate a strong potential for growth and development. By fostering an environment of clear roles, open communication, wellness, alignment, and transparency, we empower one another to thrive. This approach inspires pride, cultivates loyalty, and builds lasting relationships

As a Bar Attendant / Barista, you will work in any food and beverage outlet such as room service, restaurant and conference and events. You will prepare the area for service, welcome and interact with customers, take orders and serve drinks. Interpret guests needs and translate them into beverage recommendations that impress. Prepare coffees at a consistent standard, upselling products and meeting targets.

Requirements

• Matric essential
• Recognized mixology and barista certification or similar recognized hospitality accredited qualification
• 1 - 2 years’ experience as a bartender and barista in an upmarket environment
• Ability to work various shifts including day/night shifts, weekend and public holidays
• Work across multiple functions (restaurant, room service, etc.)
• Use of Micros Symphony and speed point machine operation
• In-depth knowledge of wine, cocktails, spirits and coffee selections

Competencies

• Neat and professional appearance
• Up to date with market trends
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Menu terminology, menu knowledge and an in-depth knowledge of wine, cocktails, spirits and coffees
• Selling and up-selling skills
• Ability to use technology ie. speed point machine

We offer

• An empowering environment.
• A remuneration package including retirement benefits
• 18 working days’ leave per annum
• Other company benefits
• Training and development opportunities

Please apply by no later than close of business on 23 September 2026.

Preference will be given to candidates who meet the requirements of our Employment Equity Plan.