Runner

The Bay Hotel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff housing options

Access to staff facilities

Growth and training opportunities

Competitive package

Job summary

The Bay Hotel in Camps Bay is seeking a Runner to support the front of house food and beverage team. You’ll assist waitrons, clear tables, prep setups and help maintain a welcoming dining area.

You’ll prepare the restaurant for service across breakfast, lunch and dinner, seat guests, and ensure orders are delivered promptly while maintaining cleanliness and organization.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Familiar with restaurant duties and procedures.
• Opera experience advantageous.
• Ability to read, write and converse in English.
• Team player with relationship-building skills.
• Dependable, adaptable and detail-focused.
• Able to follow authority and work well under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist waitrons with serving orders promptly
• Clear dishes and glasses and return them to the kitchen for cleaning
• Polish cutlery and clean glasses for service
• Reset tables after clearing them
• Prepare the restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner service
• Keep the dining area clean and properly set up
• Wipe menus and wine lists before storing them away
• Seat guests on arrival where applicable
• Direct guest complaints or comments to a waitron or manager
• Support cleaning tasks after shifts

Skills

English proficiency

Team player

Dependable

Adaptable

Attention to detail

Follow supervision

Education

Grade 12

Job description

This role forms part of the front of house food and beverage team at The Bay Hotel, within the Village n Life hospitality group.

The Role

As a Runner you’ll assist waitrons in ensuring smooth and efficient service, allowing them to spend more time with guests. You’ll support the dining team by clearing tables, preparing setups and maintaining a clean and welcoming restaurant environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist waitrons with serving orders promptly
• Clear dishes and glasses and return them to the kitchen for cleaning
• Polish cutlery and clean glasses for service
• Reset tables after clearing them
• Prepare the restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner service
• Keep the dining area clean and properly set up
• Wipe menus and wine lists before storing them away
• Seat guests on arrival where applicable
• Direct guest complaints or comments to a waitron or manager
• Support cleaning tasks after shifts

What We’re Looking For

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Familiar with restaurant duties and procedures
• Opera experience advantageous
• Ability to read, write and converse in English
• Team player with relationship-building skills
• Dependable, adaptable and detail-focused
• Able to follow authority and work well under supervision

What We Offer

• A guest-facing role at The Bay Hotel in Camps Bay
• Growth and training opportunities within Village n Life
• Staff housing options and access to staff facilities
• Competitive package aligned with experience