Premium Casual Waiter: Cape Town Guest-Experience Pro

Recruit for Africa PTY Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 78,120 - 133,920; Full time

Job summary

Recruit for Africa PTY Limited seeks an energetic waiter for a premium casual dining concept in Cape Town. You will drive guest experiences with charismatic service, deep product knowledge, and seamless table management from pre-opening prep through grand launch.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in busy fine-dining environments, strong wine and beverage knowledge, and a polished appearance. The role emphasizes upselling, teamwork, and high service standards in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of waitering experience in a busy, upmarket casual or fine-dining restaurant setting.
• Sound understanding of food, wine, and basic spirit service.
• Charismatic, energetic, articulate, and passionate about hospitality.
• High attention to detail, strong multi-tasking skills, neat professional appearance, and composure under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide service excellence and enhance guest experience by warmly welcoming guests, presenting menus, and describing offerings with confidence.
• Drive upselling through daily specials, wine pairings, and signature dishes.
• Deliver fast, attentive floor service from greeting to bill presentation.
• Manage assigned sections efficiently during high-volume periods and use the POS system to place orders and process payments.
• Clear and reset tables quickly to maintain flow and room presentation.
• Collaborate with kitchen, bar, and floor managers; attend daily pre-shift briefings and training sessions.

Skills

Charismatic

Energetic

Articulate

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Tools

POS system

Job description

Recruit for Africa PTY Limited seeks an energetic waiter for a premium casual dining concept in Cape Town. You will drive guest experiences with charismatic service, deep product knowledge, and seamless table management from pre-opening prep through grand launch.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in busy fine-dining environments, strong wine and beverage knowledge, and a polished appearance. The role emphasizes upselling, teamwork, and high service standards in a fast-paced setting.