Waiter (Fixed term)

Wild Dreams Hospitality; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Stellenbosch seeks an experienced WAITER for a fixed-term position. Candidates must have at least 3-5 years of waitering experience in a luxury environment, a grade 12 education, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include table setup, greeting guests, taking orders using a POS system, and ensuring cleanliness in the restaurant. This is a live-out position offering a chance to work in a stunning venue dedicated to exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of waitering experience in a luxury environment.
• Basic knowledge of wine and the surrounding wine region.
• Hands-on cash register experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure table setup with linen, silverware, glasses.
• Greet guests and provide menus.
• Take orders accurately and deliver within time limits.
• Clear dirty cutlery and crockery after use.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the restaurant.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Wine knowledge

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Grade 12

Relevant hospitality qualification

Job description

An exciting new restaurant on a stunning Estate is looking for an experienced, service-oriented WAITER (fixed term) to join their team.

The ideal candidate for this position is well‑versed in serving distinguished clientele, has great communication skills and is no stranger to exceptional service.

Core Criteria

• Must have grade 12, a relevant hospitality qualification would be beneficial
• At least 3 - 5 years of waitering experience in a luxury environment
• Basic knowledge of wine and the surrounding wine region
• Basic math skills, hands‑on cash register experience, and knowledge on ordering information systems
• Must be well‑presented with an enthusiastic personality
• Flexible, accountable individual with excellent interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Ensure table setup: linen, silverware, glasses
• Greet guests at their assigned tables, ensuring they have food and wine menus
• Must know all menu items, ingredients used and preparation methods
• Accurately take orders using POS system, and deliver within time limits
• Make sure the kitchen & bar have received the orders
• Clearing of dirty cutlery and crockery when guests are done with them
• Upsell by offering coffees and desserts
• Make sure the restaurant is clean and hygienic
• Uniform must always be clean

This is a live‑out position.