Barista

Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Barista in Margate, and we encourage applicants from across KwaZulu-Natal to consider this opportunity.

Overview

An experienced Barista is needed to support operations in Margate. The role forms part of how the business keeps its hospitality jobs portfolio strong in KwaZulu-Natal.

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

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Barista is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in KwaZulu-Natal is consistently high and consistently fair.

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 Margate.

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

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

A Typical Day

Your shift usually starts with a brief from the duty manager, a quick station check and a look at the day’s bookings or specials. As guests arrive, you slip into a steady rhythm — warm welcomes, accurate orders and seamless coordination with the kitchen and bar. Service peaks demand calm focus and tight teamwork, and quieter moments are spent resetting tables, polishing glassware or training a new starter. When the last guest leaves happy, you know you have delivered a memorable hospitality experience.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Margate.

Importantly, the Margate office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Your Future Here

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

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

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Margate have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.

Daily Duties

• Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings
• Maintain cleanliness in front-of-house and back-of-house areas
• Support events, banquets and conference operations
• Maintain the required uniform and presentation standards during all shifts
• Coordinate with kitchen, housekeeping and front-office teams
• Drive guest satisfaction scores and online review ratings
• Train casual staff on service standards and SOPs
• Prepare and present food in line with kitchen recipes and standards

Essential Criteria

• 1-3 years’ experience in a similar hospitality environment
• Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Clear criminal record and contactable references
• Relevant hospitality qualification or culinary diploma (advantageous)
• Strong customer service orientation and warm guest interaction
• Willing to follow the company’s uniform and grooming policy on shift
• Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences

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