Seasonal Waiter

Hidden Valley Wines; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A fine dining establishment in Stellenbosch is looking for a Seasonal Waiter to enhance their customer service experience. Responsibilities include greeting guests, taking orders, serving food and drinks, and ensuring overall guest satisfaction. Candidates should have 3+ years of waitering experience and be familiar with POS systems. The position offers a temp-to-perm contract at a rate starting from R40.00 per hour, with expected hours of 40-48 per week.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of waitering experience preferred.
• Ability to take orders accurately using a POS system.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations for food handling.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and present menus.
• Take food and beverage orders accurately.
• Deliver food and drinks promptly to tables.
• Check on guests to ensure satisfaction.
• Handle cash or credit card transactions.

Skills

Customer interaction

Order taking

Serving food and beverages

Payment processing

Table maintenance

Job description

Overview

Seasonal Waiter – Stellenbosch

Job Description

Primary duties

• Guest interaction: Greet customers, present menus, and answer questions about menu items and specials.
• Order taking: Accurately take food and beverage orders, often using a Point of Sale (POS) system, and communicate them to the kitchen staff.
• Serving: Deliver prepared food and drinks to tables promptly and efficiently.
• Customer service: Check on guests throughout their meal to ensure satisfaction, and address any complaints or concerns.
• Table maintenance: Clear tables, reset them for new customers, and maintain a clean and organized dining area.
• Payment processing: Prepare bills and handle cash or credit card transactions accurately.
• Making menu recommendations to upsell items like appetizers or desserts.
• Collaborating with other staff, including kitchen and bar staff, to ensure smooth service.
• Following health and safety regulations for food handling and cleanliness.
• Assisting with opening and closing duties, such as rolling silverware or stocking service stations.

Job Type: Temp to perm

Pay: From R40,00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 48 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stellenbosch, Western Cape (Stellenbosch): Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• waitering: 3 years (Preferred)