Barista

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Barista based in Ficksburg, Free State. The successful candidate will join an established team within the hospitality jobs function.

The Role

This Barista role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Ficksburg. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the hospitality jobs pipeline across Free State.

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

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Ficksburg teams, and the new Barista will feel that from the first week.

About Ficksburg

Working in Ficksburg means a place near the Sasolburg industrial complex, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Ficksburg office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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 Ficksburg.

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

Equal Opportunity

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

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

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.

Your Workplace

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.

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

Notably, 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.

Key Outputs

• Coordinate with kitchen, housekeeping and front-office teams
• Welcome guests warmly and ensure a smooth check-in and check-out experience
• Support events, banquets and conference operations
• Take orders accurately and deliver food and beverages to standard
• Maintain the required uniform and presentation standards during all shifts
• Set up rooms, function venues and outlets ahead of guest arrivals
• Train casual staff on service standards and SOPs
• Prepare and present food in line with kitchen recipes and standards

Minimum Requirements

• Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences
• Clear criminal record and contactable references
• Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Good verbal communication skills in English; second language an advantage
• Willing to follow the company’s uniform and grooming policy on shift
• Physically able to stand for long periods in a fast-paced environment

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.