French Speaking Bartender

Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in position (where applicable)

Remote Big 5 safari lodge setting

Shift work including weekends and pub¬

Job summary

Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd in South Africa is seeking a confident bartender for a remote bush lodge, delivering five-star beverage service from sundowner cocktails to boma dinners and private functions.

The ideal candidate speaks French fluently and English well, has luxury hospitality experience, strong product knowledge across cocktails, wines, and spirits, and a solid grasp of stock control, HACCP, and liquor regulations.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French and strong English communication required.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, personalised bar service to all guests, in French and English.

Skills

French fluency

English proficiency

Bartender experience

Luxury hospitality

Product knowledge

Stock control

HACCP

Liquor regulations

Calm under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Professional appearance

Organizational skills

Time management

Cultural awareness

Emotional intelligence

Shift work

Outdoor/bush setting

Job description

The ideal candidate is a confident, detail-driven bartender who can deliver five-star beverage service in a remote bush setting, from sundowner cocktails to boma dinners and private functions. You will bring product knowledge, creativity and a warm, professional manner to every guest interaction, including those who prefer to be served in French.

Core Criteria

• Fluent in French, with strong English communication skills
• Previous experience as a Bartender in a luxury lodge, hotel or high-end hospitality environment
• Strong product knowledge across cocktails, wines, spirits, beers and non-alcoholic beverages
• Sound understanding of stock control, HACCP and hygiene standards
• Knowledge of responsible alcohol service and South African liquor regulations
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanour
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Cultural awareness and emotional intelligence
• Willingness to work shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Comfortable working in outdoor and bush dining settings, and following wildlife safety protocols

Core Responsibilities

• Provide warm, personalised bar service to all guests, in French and English
• Prepare and serve cocktails, mocktails, wines, beers and spirits to five-star standards
• Anticipate guest preferences and create tailored, memorable experiences
• Maintain consistent quality, presentation and portion control
• Keep the bar stocked, clean and presentable, with mise en place ready at all times
• Support beverage service during meals, boma dinners, bush events and private functions
• Assist with stock counts, requisitions and stock rotation
• Store and handle all beverages correctly, and minimise wastage, breakages and variances
• Report low stock levels and equipment issues promptly
• Uphold HACCP, hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Ensure responsible alcohol service in line with lodge policy and liquor regulations
• Handle guest feedback and requests professionally, escalating where needed
• Work closely with waiters, F&B supervisors, kitchen staff and management
• Attend daily briefings and share guest preferences and special occasions with the team
• Assist with cash handling and POS procedures where applicable
• Complete daily cleaning schedules and bar checklists
• Comply with SOPs and brand standards

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong product knowledge and attention to detail
• Passion for beverages and guest service
• Ability to work calmly in a fast-paced environment
• Professional appearance and demeanour
• Organisational and time-management skills
• Cultural awareness and emotional intelligence
• Remote Big 5 safari lodge setting
• Live-in position (where applicable)
• Shift work including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays