Barista

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

The Role

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

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

Practically speaking, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Kuruman also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

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 Kuruman teams, and the new Barista will feel that from the first week.

Meet the Team

Beyond that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Kuruman office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Northern Cape operations get busy.

Notably, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Kuruman will be explained during the hiring process.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Why This Role

Equally, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this hospitality jobs role in Kuruman; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

In addition, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Importantly, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Kuruman.

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.

On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.

On top of that, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Kuruman.

About Kuruman

Importantly, the role is based in Kuruman, near the Kimberley diamond heritage centre. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Kuruman and the broader Northern Cape region.

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

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Kuruman, Northern 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 Kuruman.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome guests warmly and ensure a smooth check-in and check-out experience
• Set up rooms, function venues and outlets ahead of guest arrivals
• Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes
• Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings
• Comply with food safety, hygiene and health regulations at all times

What You’ll Need

• Awareness of tourism grading and quality expectations
• Ability to remain calm and gracious under pressure
• Good verbal communication skills needed for guest service; additional languages are an advantage
• Computer literacy and experience with POS systems
• Strong customer service orientation and warm guest interaction

Notably, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.