Barista

Looking for your next move as a Barista in Burgersfort? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Limpopo.

About This Position

The organisation is investing in its Burgersfort operation, and this Barista position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the hospitality jobs function and contribute to the wider Limpopo business.

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

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

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.

In addition, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Limpopo operations throw up the unexpected.

Notably, the Burgersfort 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 Workplace

Beyond that, 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.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Limpopo. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

On top of that, 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.

Daily Duties

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

What You’ll Need

• Strong customer service orientation and warm guest interaction
• Computer literacy and experience with POS systems
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Ability to remain calm and gracious under pressure
• Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences
• Good verbal communication skills in English; second language an advantage
• Relevant hospitality qualification or culinary diploma (advantageous)

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.