Barista/Barman/Driver at Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

About the job:

The CSIR has a vacancy for a Barista/Barman/Driver in the Conferencing and Accommodation portfolio. The incumbent will be responsible for making and serving cold and hot beverages, explaining the ingredients to customers in an engaging manner and conducting onsite deliveries and collections as and when required. This position is based in Pretoria.

Key responsibilities:

• Receive and preparing hot and cold beverage orders from service staff for sit-down customers;
• Welcome take-away customers, informing them about hot and cold beverage specials or new items, answering questions and taking orders;
• Prepare hot and cold beverage products according to standard recipes and SOPs to ensure consistent cost and quality control;
• Clean, restock, and sanitize equipment and utensils and work area;
• Participate in daily and monthly cash-ups and stock takes and inform manager of stock requirements timeously;
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and quality controls and liquor license regulations;
• Make deliveries and collections on the CSIR campus as and when required (food, beverages, stock, onsite catering).

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Grade ten, Barista training, Cocktail training with at least two to  three years’ experience in a similar environment;
• Driver’s license;
• Tertiary food and beverage preparation and service qualification advantageous;
• Great communication skills;
• A friendly personality;
• Customer service skills and knowledge;
• High level of attention-to-detail;
• Enthusiasm to develop your skills and knowledge;
• Adaptable to change and willing to embrace new ideas and processes;
• Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work;
• Positive and approachable manner;
• Team player qualities;
• All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Closing date: 12 June 2024