51 Cafe Assistant jobs in South Africa

Job Purpose:

We are looking for a guest-orientated career restaurateur who is a strong leader and charismatic host with a sense of urgency and high attention to detail, to assist with the management of our 24 hour service Restaurant, Room Service and Pool side Service on a day-to-day basis.

Organisational Positioning:

· Department: Food and Beverage

· Reporting to: The Café Grill Restaurant Manager

· Location: The Twelve Apostles Hotel Premises

Minimum Experience and Qualification Required:

• Diploma in Hotel or Food & Beverage Management
• Must have at least 4 years food and beverage service experience in a 4/5* Hotel Restaurant or Fine Dining Establishment; of which 2 years should be in a management or supervision role.
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Outlook, Word and Excel
• Experience at operator level of a Point of Sales System – exposure to Micros advantageous
• Experience at operator level of a Stock Management System – exposure to FnBShop advantageous
• Highly presentable
• Solid English verbal and written communication skills
• Fluent with hospitality language and terminology, particularly food and beverage vocabulary
• Exposure and understanding of restaurant financials
• Experience in Service Recovery
• Able to work flexible hours, weekends and holidays

Advantageous Experience and Qualification Desired:

· Exposure to Micros

· Exposure to FnBShop

· WSET Level 1

· WSET Level 2

Key Performance Objectives:

To be a Red Carnation Hotel Ambassador by:

• Actively living our company mission and values and striving to deliver on our promise of "No Request too Large; No Detail too Small" at all times
• Owning and practicing our "Top 12" Service Standards every day in every interpersonal encounter whether with guests, colleagues or suppliers
• Ensuring that you are familiar with, adhere to, and manage other according to the Hotel's code of conduct as set out in the Employee handbook
• Creatively seeking opportunities to surprise and delight our guests by actively listening to them and building positive relationships and emotional connections
• Working together with your manager and team to be as effective and productive as possible by accepting constructive feedback and embracing all training and development opportunities made available to you
• Being aware of the emergency evacuation, security and fire procedures of the Hotel and to be constantly vigilant of the health, safety and security aspects; and reporting any risks to the Health and Safety Chairperson and/or Security Manager
• To actively seize opportunities to minimise our carbon footprint by reducing wastage as much as possible without compromising on guest service standards
• To be happy in your work environment, to make constructive observations to improve working conditions and maintain a culture of teamwork and guest orientated service

To assist with the management of the Cafe Restaurant Team in accordance with Red Carnation Hotel Management principles by:

• ensuring constant floor presence during peak operational times; interacting with both staff and guests in a constructive manner, fostering positive relationships; and by taking personal responsibility for every guest and staff situation, seeing it through to its solution.
• Co-ordinating special requests and extraordinary tasks in accordance with SOP
• Ensure a guest satisfaction check of every guest within the outlet; dealing with any concerns and complaints in accordance with company service recovery guidelines; and by personally checking quality of both service and product on a continuous basis
• Actively proposing promotional ideas on a regular basis as well as actively driving the sales and upselling culture of the restaurant to ensure an exceptional guest experience and the financial health of the business
• Ensure that all guest enquires are responded to within the response guidelines of Red Carnation Hotels
• Ensuring that all 1:1s and appraisals are completed timeously in accordance with the Hotel Communication Planner with the aim of nurturing a positive and honest relationship with employees with the goal of achieving the highest performance of excellence out of your team and high levels of staff retention.
• Being actively involved in the training and development of each team member by supporting their learning through on-the-job application and coaching, making them available for all appropriate training opportunities and holding the team member to account for the learning that they have successfully assimilated.
• Applying the performance management and corrective action tools in accordance with the Hotel's Code of Conduct with the aim of exhausting all opportunities to correct and support staff before utilising avenues for employment termination.
• Ensuring that staff are rostered according to the peaks and troughs of the business; ensuring that there is always sufficient labour available to meet our high guest service standards while keeping labour costs to a minimum; and ensuring that all staff are afforded time to take sufficient rest by scheduling off days and leave in a manner that allows for work/life balance and high levels of morale and productivity; and ensuring there is roster flexibility to adapt to unscheduled absences like sick leave and family responsibility leave; and recording all attendance correctly and timeously on Net TimeSheet
• Recommending updates to hotel policies and procedures, in order to maintain high standards and provide the best possible service to guests, and implement improvements where required.
• To develop the Azure brand within the Cape Town hospitality industry by innovation and creativity

To manage restaurant staff ensuring that:

• Guest Service in the Restaurant, In-room dining and at the pool side is in accordance with Red Carnation Hotels standards
• Mise en place requirements are completed in accordance with SOP
• Operating Equipment is correctly managed to ensure sufficient stock and minimal breakages
• Performing daily checks of the restaurant area cleanliness and repair ensuring that the venue is guest ready
• Weekly on the job training to ensure high standard of service is met
• Running of daily team meetings before service ensuring that staff are fully briefed of the restaurant and guest requirements of the day.

To manage the day-to-day operations of the Café Grill Restaurant by:

• To ensure that beverage stock movement is correctly and accurately tracked; as well as captured on FnBShop
• To ensure end of service cash-ups and float management are completed in accordance with SOP
• Co-ordinating special requests and extraordinary tasks in accordance with SOP
• Monitoring and reporting cover counts and average spend trends
• Ensuring all maintenance concerns are reported as they occur; and then followed-up on daily until they have been resolved.

NB: Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups with the provisions of employment equity act, no. 55 of 1998, sisa internal recruitment policy as well as units employment equity plans.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Restaurant management: 2 years (Preferred)

Application Deadline: 2025/06/05

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We are looking for an inspirational leader who is caring, compassionate and motivated to join our strong, empowered and highly skilled nursing family.

Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan sets out our Vision, Ambitions and Values that enable excellent care for our patients and service users. It also demonstrates what you can expect from our organisation and what you can aspire to in your own career development. A collaborative, person focused approach is at the very centre of everything we aspire to achieve, and necessary to deliver care that is high quality, compassionate, safe and effective. We continue to work towards having a diverse and inclusive culture for people who work for us and use our services. We want everyone to realise their full potential and make a positive contribution. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to supporting the development of a nursing and midwifery workforce that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We are interested in your passion for developing with us as a leader as well as demonstrating alignment with the values and ambitions set out in our Strategic Plan. We are committed to providing the strong foundations of clinical education with our Clinical Education and Training team, our education co-ordinators, robust induction programmes and preceptorship as well as working with you to build on your leadership strengths.

Recruitment process – We use a values and competency-based recruitment process that is linked to the ambitions set out in our Strategic Plan. Within NHS Lothian, Nursing and Midwifery interviews are linked to our Nursing & Midwifery Strategic Plan. We aim to offer an equitable experience and are sharing interview questions in advance. A selection of the interview questions can be found on our Careers site: How to Apply – NHS Lothian Careers

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Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Please note: as this post is part time the salary will be pro rata.

Job Title: Assistant Chef

Location: Bovlier Street, Phalaborwa, Limpopo 1390

Job Type: Full- Time

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Assistant Chef to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate will assist in food preparation, cooking, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the head chef in preparing and cooking meals.
• Prepare ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring.
• Ensure food is presented beautifully and at the correct temperature.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and adhere to food safety regulations.
• Assist in menu planning and inventory management.
• Help train and mentor kitchen staff as needed.
• Participate in daily kitchen operations and assist with special events.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen environment is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of cooking techniques and food safety practices.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy items.
• Ability to work in a hot and sometimes stressful environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R10 000,00 - R15 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Phalaborwa, Limpopo 1390: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Strong Culinary knowledge and skills

Experience:

• Culinary : 3 years (Required)
• Create food Styling and Presentation : 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Chef Qualifications /Certificates (Required)

Location:

• Phalaborwa, Limpopo 1390 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Daily Coffee Harties is Hiring

Opening November 2025 — Hartbeespoort, North-West

We're brewing something exciting Daily Coffee is opening a brand-new store in Hartbeespoort, and we're looking for passionate, reliable, and experienced people to join our family.

We're Hiring:

Front of House:

Baristas (latte art + specialty coffee experience a big plus)

Waiters / Waitresses with warm, welcoming energy

Back of House:

Bakers with café or bakery experience

Kitchen Assistants / Cooks with café or bakery experience

Cleaners / Scullery Assistants with attention to detail

What We're Looking For:

Previous experience in a coffee shop, café, or bakery environment

Great communication and people skills

Team players with a positive attitude

Reliable transport to Hartbeespoort

Available for flexible shifts (weekends included)

What You'll Get:

A friendly, supportive work environment

Competitive pay based on experience

Opportunities to grow with the Daily Coffee brand

Opening: November 2025

Location: Hartbeespoort, North-West

If you live for great coffee, good food, and connecting with people — we'd love to hear from you

Apply by sending your CV to:

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

We're Hiring: Coffee Shop Manager (Meyerton Area)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Coffee Shop Manager to join our team

Requirements:

Must have reliable transport

Based in or near Meyerton

Available to start immediately

Previous experience in hospitality/management of atleast 3 years

Strong leadership and customer service skills

Duties include:

Managing daily operations of the coffee shop

Leading and motivating staff

Ensuring excellent customer service

Stock control and ordering

If you are passionate about coffee, people, and creating a welcoming atmosphere, we want to hear from you

Send your CV to

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for sales and customer service within the Coffee Shop area. Ensure stock availability and minimize stock write offs. Balance cash register at day end.

REQUIREMENTS:

Customer focus

Good verbal communication

Initiative

Relating to customers

Interpersonal skills

Integrity

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serving Customers

Preparing and serving a variety of coffee drinks, along with pastries, sandwiches and cakes.

Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits

Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.

Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change

Reconcile daily takings

Stock Control

General Administrative duties

Attend and participate in continuous product and application training

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R8 000,00 - R9 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Montana, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Located: Burgundy Estate, Cape Town

Own transport essential

Qualification / Experience required:

• Minimum 2 year experience similar position

Description: An experienced manager is needed to head up our coffee shop.

Competitive salary on offer with performance bonus' on the achievement of certain KPI's. Successful candidate must have at least 2 years management experience with own transport.

Summary of the position includes:

§ DRIVE SALES UP.

§ Handle the 'personality' of the Café. Be the face the client/community wants to see – you are representing the Owner.

§ Take complete management of all operations.

§ Adhere to guidelines from HO and instructions from Owner - work within the scope of limitations given.

§ Co-ordinate Café's complete daily FOH and BOH operations (listed, but not limited to – opening and closing procedures / stock control / flow of service / general communication) in totality from opening to close of business.

§ Co-ordinate Café's FOH and BOH staff (listed, but not limited to - allocate tasks & section / communication with kitchen / follow the Code of Conduct / report any misconduct to the Owner.

§ Delegate tasks and follow up.

§ Report to Owner with daily updates when required (keep daily diary at POS for feedback/challenges and actions).

§ Manage Safety, Security and Maintenance of the premises, clients, staff and operating equipment under your control.

§ Maintain and improve Standard Operating Procedures to ensure service excellence and consistency of all duties.

§ Handle challenges/ client complaints directly and act accordingly within scope of limitations to rectify.

§ Handle on-going FOH and BOH staff training/guidance and motivation.

§ Handle POS operations – voids / cash-ups with waitrons when required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R8 000,00 - R10 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Own transport required

Experience:

• Management: 2 years (Required)

Location:

• Cape Town, Western Cape (Required)

Work Location: In person

We're Hiring: Coffee Shop Managers – Bryanston & Leaping Frog Fourways (Opening October 2025)

Daily Coffee is where locals meet – and we're looking for two experienced Coffee Shop Managers to lead our new stores in Bryanston and Leaping Frog Fourways.

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years' experience in hospitality/restaurant management

Strong POS system knowledge

Passion for delivering excellent customer experiences

Ability to command, motivate, and support the team

Upholds a culture of respect, professionalism, and good vibes

Ensures procedures are followed consistently

Skilled in stock management, GRVs, daily cash-ups, and store opening/closing

What we offer:

A dynamic and supportive environment

Growth opportunities in a growing coffee brand

Competitive salary package

Locations: Bryanston & Leaping Frog Fourways

Apply:

Daily Coffee: Where Locals Meet.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person