Restaurant Attendant

Crew Life at Sea Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Crew Life at Sea Ltd. in Cape Town is seeking a friendly restaurant associate to greet guests, take orders, and ensure a welcoming dining experience. You will work closely with kitchen and bar staff to deliver timely service and resolve guest questions.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting, and availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Fluent English is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in a restaurant or hospitality is preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests to the restaurant in a friendly and professional manner.
• Assist in setting up and maintaining the dining area, including tables, chairs, linens, and tableware.
• Take food and beverage orders from guests and enter them into the POS system.
• Serve food and beverages to guests in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure all guests' needs met and any special requests accommodated.
• Answer any questions about menu items and make recommendations when necessary.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and address any concerns or issues promptly.
• Maintain a clean and organized dining area, including clearing and resetting tables.
• Follow all safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure a safe and hygienic dining experience for guests.
• Work closely with the kitchen and bar staff to ensure timely and accurate food and beverage service.
• Assist with inventory management and restocking supplies as needed.
• Attend all required training sessions and meetings to stay updated on company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the restaurant manager or other supervisors.

Skills

Guest greeting

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Basic math

English fluency

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and welcome guests to the restaurant in a friendly and professional manner


• Assist in setting up and maintaining the dining area, including tables, chairs, linens, and tableware


• Take food and beverage orders from guests and enter them into the POS system


• Serve food and beverages to guests in a timely and efficient manner


• Ensure all guests' needs met and any special requests accommodated


• Answer any questions about menu items and make recommendations when necessary


• Monitor guest satisfaction and address any concerns or issues promptly


• Maintain a clean and organized dining area, including clearing and resetting tables


• Follow all safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure a safe and hygienic dining experience for guests


• Work closely with the kitchen and bar staff to ensure timely and accurate food and beverage service


• Assist with inventory management and restocking supplies as needed


• Attend all required training sessions and meetings to stay updated on company policies and procedures


• Perform other duties as assigned by the restaurant manager or other supervisors

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Previous experience in a restaurant or hospitality setting preferred


• Strong communication and customer service skills


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously


• Basic math and computer skills


• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays


• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds


• Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus