Barista

Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Barista in Hermanus, and we encourage applicants from across Western Cape to consider this opportunity.

What This Role Involves

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

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the hospitality jobs team in Western Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the hospitality jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Hermanus much easier.

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.

Your Future Here

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the hospitality jobs team in Hermanus have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Hermanus team member.

Equally, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Hermanus have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.

About Hermanus

Working in Hermanus means a place near the Cape Town International Airport hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Western Cape region, and the Hermanus office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Many candidates already living within reach of Hermanus cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Hermanus, Western Cape.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Hermanus.

Your Workplace

Beyond that, 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.

Beyond that, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

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

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

Diversity and Inclusion

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Western Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

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.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.

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

Key Outputs

• Respond promptly to guest requests, complaints and special needs
• Set up rooms, function venues and outlets ahead of guest arrivals
• Manage stock, breakages and consumables for your section
• Take orders accurately and deliver food and beverages to standard
• Drive guest satisfaction scores and online review ratings

Who We’re Looking For

• Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Ability to remain calm and gracious under pressure
• Physically able to stand for long periods in a fast-paced environment
• 1-3 years’ experience in a similar hospitality environment
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Sound knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles
• Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences

On top of that, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.