Bartender

MORE Collection; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality company seeks a temp bartender for a 6-month contract in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The role focuses on delivering exceptional service, upselling beverages, and maintaining high standards in a luxury environment. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and in-depth knowledge of beverages and customer service. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to guest satisfaction and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of luxury F&B customer service.
• Good understanding of wine and cocktail preparation.
• Excellent attention to detail and hygiene principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform consistent service according to standards.
• Upsell beverages and obey liquor regulations.
• Support communication between Kitchen and Service team.

Skills

F&B customer service

Knowledge of beverages

Stock rotation and control

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Time management

Proactive and creative

Job description

Please Note This is a 6 Month FTC

We are looking for a temp bartender to follow procedures for service, sales, expenses and profit goals as directed and as outlined in the beverage department’s operating plans and budgets, whilst promoting the company goals of guest service and satisfaction, teamwork, reporting requirements and financial performance.

KEY FOCUS AREAS

• Perform consistent service according to the service standards and be fully prepared for each guest service, including mis-en-place, confidence in food/menu descriptions and wine pairing recommendations.
• Be aware of all menu changes and dietary requirements of the guests.
• Upsell and recommend beverages to guests.
• Obey the liquor regulations.
• Perform beverage preparation or service tasks including presentation and sales of beverages.
• Support optimal communication between the Kitchen and the Service team, attending daily service meetings.
• Follow the stock control procedures, making sure that every beverage consumed is correctly accounted for.
• Assist with minibar, kids’ entertainment and luggage duties if required.

REQUIREMENTS - QAULIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of the highest level of F&B customer service in a luxury environment.
• Knowledge of wine, cocktails and other beverages served.
• Knowledge of food, cooking methods, and all menus.
• Good knowledge and understanding of stock rotation and control.
• Knowledge of hygiene and all cleaning products used.
• Knowledge of the operation of equipment and appliances.
• Knowledge of all MORE properties and all activities offered.
• Knowledge of all departments/operations of your property.
• Excellent attention to detail, excellent hygiene principles.
• Guest focus philosophy, living the MORE brand and the MORE experience.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal), practicing honest communication.
• Team player with positive attitude, enthusiasm, and emotional control.
• Excellent time management and self-discipline.
• Proactive, use initiative and creative flair when required.
• Committed and loyal, adaptable, and flexible.

MAXIMIZING YOUR IMPACT AS A MEMBER OF THE MORE FAMILY COLLECTION

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Guest focus philosophy, living the MORE brand and driving the MORE experience.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), practicing honest communication.
• Team player with positive attitude, enthusiasm, and emotional control.
• Excellent time management and self-discipline, interpersonal & solution seeking skills.
• Proactive, use initiative and creative flair when required.
• Committed and loyal, adaptable, and flexible.
• Must work accurately under pressure.
• People skills – tolerance, patience, and care, ability to receive constructive feedback openly.

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