Barista

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

About This Position

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

Practically speaking, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Barista taking on this position.

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 East London much easier.

Your Team

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

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

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The East London colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the hospitality jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

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

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

Key Responsibilities

• Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes
• Set up rooms, function venues and outlets ahead of guest arrivals
• Support events, banquets and conference operations
• Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings
• Maintain cleanliness in front-of-house and back-of-house areas
• Train casual staff on service standards and SOPs
• Comply with food safety, hygiene and health regulations at all times
• Prepare and present food in line with kitchen recipes and standards

Candidate Profile

• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Contactable references may be requested during the hiring process
• Team player who can work collaboratively across departments
• Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences
• Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.