Barista

Applications are warmly invited for a Barista role based in Midrand. We welcome candidates from every background across Gauteng who are ready to grow with us.

About This Position

The Barista position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Gauteng. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Midrand and across the hospitality jobs space.

On top of that, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Midrand team on trust, and the Barista role will feel that from week one.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Barista to step into the hospitality jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Why This Role

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Midrand contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the hospitality jobs space in Gauteng.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Gauteng.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Midrand teams.

Where You’ll Work

Crucially, the environment is service-led and people-centred. Expect varied hours, a high tempo during peaks, and a team culture built on hospitality and pride in the guest experience.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Gauteng. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Midrand site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Midrand.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Midrand.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Core Functions

• Prepare and present food in line with kitchen recipes and standards
• Respond promptly to guest requests, complaints and special needs
• Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes
• Maintain the required uniform and presentation standards during all shifts
• Maintain cleanliness in front-of-house and back-of-house areas
• Train casual staff on service standards and SOPs
• Set up rooms, function venues and outlets ahead of guest arrivals

Essential Criteria

• Computer literacy and experience with POS systems
• Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences
• Team player who can work collaboratively across departments
• Sound knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles
• Clear criminal record and contactable references

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.