Waiter

at  Faircape

Faircape Restaurant and Catering, part of Faircape Life retirement villages, oprerates in 6 prime locations across the Western Cape, providing dining services to village residents and patients in the onsite healthcare centres.
We are seeking a Waiter to join the team at our facility Heritage Manor in the Somerset West.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Proven experience as Waiter
• Bartending and Barista experience advantageous
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Knowledge of serving etiquette and basic wine knowledge

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency
• Dedicated team player and positive attitude
• Focuses on achieving excellence and maintaining high-quality standards

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Contactable references
  Salary from R 6, 000 Cost to Company per month. Please note, we offer a fixed salary, no tips.

• Changing table linen as required and ensuring dirty or damaged linen is counted and exchanged for clean, usable items.
• Cleaning and refilling cruet and condiment sets.
• Setting tables to laid-down standards, ensuring that all items used are clean, undamaged and in a good state of repair.
• Maintain designated areas to meet required hygiene standards
• Have thorough knowledge of all menu items to confidently recommend or explain options to residents.
• Serving food and beverages in accordance with laid-down standards, maintaining a professional and courteous demeanor.
• Practicing excellent customer relations at all times, accommodating resident needs without inconveniencing other guests.
• Handling customer complaints effectively and reporting all complaints to the manager.
• Assisting with daily, weekly and monthly stock audits, reporting variances or breakages to your manager.
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.
• Ensuring accurate billing of orders and reporting any errors to the manager.
• Maintaining high standards of personal hygiene and grooming.
• Be willing to assist outside of normal working hours with private events as required.