Barman & Barista

Phoenix Recruitment Limited; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Recruitment Limited in South Africa is seeking a skilled barista with bar experience to join our beverage team. You will prepare coffees, teas, and other drinks, and deliver excellent customer service in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include taking orders, handling transactions, maintaining hygiene, managing stock, and ensuring accurate drink preparation with espresso techniques and milk texturing. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Previous bar and barista experience.
• Knowledge of espresso preparation and milk texturing.
• Familiarity with wines, spirits and beverage service.
• Good communication and customer-service skills.
• Experience using a POS system.
• Professional presentation and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Availability for shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coffees, teas and other hot beverages.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
• Take accurate orders and process transactions.
• Maintain knowledge of the beverage menu and recommend suitable options.
• Keep the bar and coffee station clean and stocked.
• Monitor stock, assist with counts and minimise waste.
• Clean equipment and report faults.
• Follow hygiene standards and responsible alcohol-service procedures.

Skills

Espresso prep

Milk texturing

Wine & beverages

Customer service

POS system

Professional presentation

Pressure handling

Shift availability

Job description

Duties

• Prepare coffees, teas and other hot beverages.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
• Take accurate orders and process transactions.
• Maintain knowledge of the beverage menu and recommend suitable options.
• Keep the bar and coffee station clean and stocked.
• Monitor stock, assist with counts and minimise waste.
• Clean equipment and report faults.
• Follow hygiene standards and responsible alcohol-service procedures.

Requirements

• Previous bar and barista experience.
• Knowledge of espresso preparation and milk texturing.
• Familiarity with wines, spirits and beverage service.
• Good communication and customer-service skills.
• Experience using a POS system.
• Professional presentation and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Availability for shifts, weekends and public holidays.