Waiter / Server

My Sugar; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A popular dining establishment in Cape Town is looking for experienced waiters to join its vibrant team for the upcoming season. The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years of experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment, be able to engage high-profile guests, and commit to flexible working hours including weekends and public holidays. This role offers a temporary position with potential for permanency after 6 months.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Legally eligible to work in South Africa.
• Ability to work efficiently within a team and under management supervision.

Responsibilities

• Join a vibrant team for the upcoming season.
• Engage with high-profile guests in a professional manner.
• Work weekends and public holidays as needed.

Skills

Punctuality

Team-oriented

Flexibility

Professionalism

Calm under pressure

Job description

We're looking for experienced waiters to join our vibrant team for the upcoming season.

Candidate Profile

• Punctual & reliable – own transport and phone essential
• Legally eligible to work in South Africa
• Energetic, positive, and team-oriented – able to thrive in a busy, dynamic environment
• Flexible – available to work weekends, public holidays.

Additional Qualities

• Honest and trustworthy, with a strong sense of professionalism
• Experienced – minimum 3 years in a fast-paced restaurant environment (do not apply if you have not had upmarket restaurant experience)
• Calm under pressure – able to work efficiently within a team and under management supervision
• Well-groomed and well-spoken, with the confidence to engage high-profile guests
• Ambitious and hard‑working – eager to earn well and committed to putting in the effort

If you meet the above criteria and want to be part of an energetic, professional, and passionate team, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV, a recent photo, and a short introduction about yourself. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job Details

• Job Type: Temp to perm
• Contract length: 6 months
• Ability to commute/relocate: Cape Town, Western Cape – reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
• Experience: waitering – 3 years (required)
• Work Location: In person
• Expected Start Date: 11/03