Waitron - Seasonal

Main Purpose of the Job

Responsible to prepare and deliver exceptional food and beverage services to our customers within the restaurant operations / banqueting operations and on the casino floor, ensuring that internal (SOP) standards are continuously achieved and professionally executed

Key Performance Areas

Prepared Work Area

• Prepare mise-en-place, place settings and any other required checks and preparations for service
• Set-up and break down for functions in line with event requirements and start times (when required)
• Identify issues with regards the outlet’s floor appearance/ functioning of equipment and systems
• Check cleanliness of own section or station
• Be aware of and comply with health, safety, hygiene and environmental regulations in the outlets
• Use and store operating equipment in line with specifications and safety regulations
• Participate in stock takes
• Resolve or report on any anomalies to the required standards

Service Execution

• Keep up to date with regards food products, trends and cooking methodologies required to deliver menus
• Understand and conduct all tasks in line with Food & Beverage standard operating procedures
• Take guest orders accurately and timeously
• Place guest orders in the system
• Explain menu items
• Make recommendations with regards beverages and menu items
• Interact with kitchen staff respectfully around any special requests
• Deliver food and beverage dishes to customers and present in line with standards
• Be attentive to guest requests
• Clear tables after guests have completed their meal
• Provide billing to guests (where relevant)
• Conduct cash-ups at the end of service (where relevant)
• Leverage opportunities to upsell on promotional items

Customer Engagement

• Connect with all guests by providing them with a warm welcome, greeting them with a
• friendly smile, acknowledging them on arrival and departure, and ensuring respect at all times
• Interact with guests and provide professional service standards and relevant solutions
• Identifies customers and understand their preferences
• Educate customers on business unit facilities, products and current promotions
• Handle any customer complaints, requests and / or suggestions to resolution, escalating if necessary

Education, experience and competencies required

• Grade 12 or equivalent national qualification
• 2 years previous experience as a waiter

Work Condition & Special Requirements

• Ability to work shifts that meet operational requirements
• Physically able to move operating equipment
• Have an open attitude to perform similar functions in alternative outlets due to operational requirements

Certifications/Accreditation/Registration/Licenses

    ·         None

Behavioural Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Collecting Information (listening; asking questions)
• Dealing with Customers
• Checking
• Following Instructions
• Team co-operation

Technical Competencies

• Food & Beverage Product Knowledge
•  Food Service
•  Operating equipment use & care
• Beverage service
• Communications skill
• Upselling skills
• Basic Computer Literacy
• Cashiering Services

Please Note:

Preference will be given to suitably qualified employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998 (and any amendments thereto), the relevant internal recruitment policy as well as unit’s employment equity plans and Gaming Board License conditions.

As a result of the company’s operational requirements, you may be expected to work in any area designated as a “smoking area”.   

Right of first refusal will be given to candidates from Mgungundlovu Communal Property Association (MCPA) and the licensed areas: (Mbizana, Flagstaff, Mount Fletcher, Lusikisiki, Matatiele, Mount Ayliff, Mount Frere, uMzimkhulu, Ntabankulu)

People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.