Waiter - Somerset West at Faircape Group

Faircape Restaurant and Catering, part of Faircape Life retirement villages, is located in 6 prime locations across the Western Cape providing meals to village residents and patients in the onsite healthcare centres. 

We are seeking a Waiter to enhance the dining experience at our facility Heritage Manor in Somerset West.

(Please note that candidates residing close to the facilities within the Somerset West area will be given preference) 

The successful incumbent will ensure guests and residents are served in a professional, efficient and courteous manner. 

Job duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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.
• To be completely familiar with the composition of all menu items.
• Serving food and beverages in accordance with laid-down standards, in a professional, courteous manner.
• At all times to be aware of and practice good customer relations, assisting the residents in any way which does not adversely affect other customers.
• Attending customer complaints satisfactorily.
• To be continually aware of, and maintain, the highest standards of personal hygiene and dress.
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.
• Ensure that billing of orders are done correctly.
• Assist, when needed, for private events that require a waiter to be available.

Experience and knowledge:

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

Skills and Attributes:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong memory and anticipation 
• Personal Hygiene 
• Sense of urgency 
• Well groomed 
• Team player and positive attitude
• Focus on excellence and high-quality standards 

Specific Requirements:

• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Contactable references