Fine-Dining Waiter — 5★ Lodge

The Royal Portfolio; Hoedspruit; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Portfolio is seeking an experienced Waiter to join Waterside's F&B team in a luxury lodge setting. You will greet guests, serve food and beverages across dining areas, bars, pool, and outdoor spaces, and ensure procedures meet the company’s high standards.

You should have at least two years' experience in a 5-star lodge, strong wine and spirits knowledge, excellent communication, and be comfortable with Opera and Micros PMS and MS Office.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a 5-star lodge as a waiter.
• Wine and spirits knowledge with industry certificates preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable, diligent, detail-oriented.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Familiar with Opera and Micros PMS; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages in dining areas, bars, pool and outdoor service areas.
• Greet guests warmly and offer welcome drinks on arrival.
• Follow daily checklists for waiter duties.
• Keep dining areas clean and tidy during shifts.
• Know and communicate daily menus and wine lists.
• Coordinate with kitchen to pass orders quickly.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of functions.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and suggest improvements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

Wine & Spirits certificates

Tools

Opera PMS

Micros PMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Royal Portfolio is seeking an experienced Waiter to join Waterside's F&B team in a luxury lodge setting. You will greet guests, serve food and beverages across dining areas, bars, pool, and outdoor spaces, and ensure procedures meet the company’s high standards.

You should have at least two years' experience in a 5-star lodge, strong wine and spirits knowledge, excellent communication, and be comfortable with Opera and Micros PMS and MS Office.