Bartender

JVR Software; Limpopo; Remote; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wild Dreams Hospitality in Limpopo seeks a confident, hands-on bartender to serve lodge guests and maintain a smooth bar operation in a remote bush setting. The ideal candidate has proven bartending experience, strong knowledge of cocktails and spirits, and a commitment to guest satisfaction in a small team.

This role requires flexibility, reliability, neat appearance, and the ability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays, with live-in bush living arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven bartender experience in lodge or upscale hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, wines, spirits and beers.
• Good stock control and bar administration.
• Excellent guest service and communication skills.
• Reliable, presentable, and able to work independently.
• Team player suited to a small, remote operation.
• Willingness to work flexible lodge hours including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Comfortable with live-in bush living.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve drinks to a high standard for lodge guests.
• Run the bar efficiently throughout the day and evening.
• Conduct regular stock takes and maintain accurate stock records.
• Handle bar stock ordering and replenishment.
• Keep the bar area clean, organised, and well presented.
• Make recommendations on wines, cocktails, and local offerings.
• Support the wider front-of-house team where needed.
• Uphold service standards and contribute to a warm guest experience.

Skills

Bartender experience

Cocktails knowledge

Stock control

Guest service

Flexible hours

Bush living

Job description

Employer Wild Dreams Hospitality Location Limpopo Job type Food & Beverage Salary Not specified Posted 11 Nov 2026

Core Criteria

• Proven experience as a bartender, ideally within a lodge or upmarket hospitality environment
• Solid knowledge of cocktails, wines, spirits, and beers
• Good understanding of stock control and bar administration
• Strong guest service and communication skills
• Reliable, presentable, and able to work independently
• Team player who adapts well to a small, remote operation
• Willingness to work flexible lodge hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays
• Comfortable with live-in bush living

Core Responsibilities

The ideal candidate is a confident, hands-on bar professional who enjoys engaging with international guests and keeping a bar running smoothly in a remote bush setting. Reliability, a neat appearance, and a genuine love of hospitality matter as much as technical skill.

• Prepare and serve drinks to a high standard for lodge guests
• Run the bar efficiently throughout the day and evening
• Conduct regular stock takes and maintain accurate stock records
• Handle bar stock ordering and replenishment
• Keep the bar area clean, organised, and well presented
• Make recommendations on wines, cocktails, and local offerings
• Support the wider front-of-house team where needed
• Uphold service standards and contribute to a warm guest experience