Bar Attendant Barista

Vineyard Hotel; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

An empowering environment.

Remuneration package including risk/bi

21 working days’ leave per annum

Other company benefits

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Oude Werf Hotel in Stellenbosch onsite seeks a Bar Attendant / Barista to support room service, restaurant, and events with friendly service. You’ll prepare areas, greet guests, take orders, and deliver beverages to a high standard, while recommending drinks to guests.

The role requires 1–2 years of experience, Matric, barista certification, and ability to work varied shifts. Training and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Matric is required.
• Recognized barista certification or hospitality qualification is required.
• 1–2 years’ experience as bartender and barista in upmarket environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the area for service and welcome/interact with guests.
• Take orders and serve drinks in outlets (room service, restaurant, conference/events).
• Interpret guest needs and translate into beverage recommendations.
• Prepare coffee to a consistent standard and upsell products to meet targets.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Upselling

Education

Matric

Barista certification

Hospitality qualification

Tools

Micros Symphony

Speedpoint machine

Job description

Bar Attendant / Barista

Oude Werf Hotel

Stellenbosch - Onsite

Permanent Contract

People are the foundation of our business. Oude Werf 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
• 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 risk benefits
• 21 working days’ leave per annum
• Other company benefits
• Training and development opportunities

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