Bartender

Looking for your next move as a Bartender in Umhlanga? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in KwaZulu-Natal.

Overview

The Bartender vacancy forms part of how the Umhlanga branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the hospitality jobs side of the business moving forward.

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 Umhlanga team on trust, and the Bartender role will feel that from week one.

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the hospitality jobs group in Umhlanga.

Based in Umhlanga

Importantly, the role is based in Umhlanga, close to the Durban Harbour logistics hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Umhlanga and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.

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

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal.

Equal Opportunity

Equally, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.

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

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.

Key Outputs

• Maintain cleanliness in front-of-house and back-of-house areas
• Support events, banquets and conference operations
• Drive guest satisfaction scores and online review ratings
• Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes
• Coordinate with kitchen, housekeeping and front-office teams
• Welcome guests warmly and ensure a smooth check-in and check-out experience
• Set up rooms, function venues and outlets ahead of guest arrivals

What You’ll Need

• Computer literacy and experience with POS systems
• Awareness of tourism grading and quality expectations
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• 1-3 years’ experience in a similar hospitality environment
• Relevant hospitality qualification or culinary diploma (advantageous)
• Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences
• Strong customer service orientation and warm guest interaction

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