UFS Staff Restaurant (post level- 13) (3-year Contract) at University of the Free State

Description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll   - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. 
Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 

• a detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. 
• certified copies (not older than 6 months) of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• a certified copy (not older than 6 months) of your identity document (ID).
• proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• a copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
• a service record of your current employer / last employer (only applicable to external applicants).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Manage restaurant bookings and follow up on reservations, including answering phone calls.
• Meet and greet customers.
• Interact with customers and provide customer service.
• Handle cash and card transactions.
• Count money in cash drawers at the beginning and at the end of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.
• Reconcile all card slips with transactions on a daily basis and record discrepancies. 
• Cash up at the end of the day, with assistance of the manager.
• Keep reports of transactions.
• Restock items at the front of house as required on a daily basis.
• Assist with capturing of all items/products received from service providers on a daily basis.
• Assist with stock take in all areas of kitchen and restaurant.
• Assist with capturing of stock take on system at end of month.
• Maintain clean and tidy areas within the restaurant.
• Make and serve a variety of coffees to a high standard.
• Train and manage waiters.
• Assign sections to waiters according to business needs.
• Perform other duties as required by Housing and Residence Affairs.
• Work on weekends and after hours if required.

Inherent requirements:

• Grade 12
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Restaurant Supervisor or Host/ess.
• One (1) year experience as a Barista.
• Recommendation: 
• Knowledge of Point-of-Sale System.

Competencies

Required competencies:

• Results Orientated: 
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

Strategic Thinking: 

• The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
• The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.

Business Acumen:

• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

Leading: 

• The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.

Building Coalitions:

• The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Salary:

• The annual remuneration package, including benefits is R 198 670.72 – R 333 081.64 per annum, depending on the budget available for the position, relevant work experience and qualifications.