Barista

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Barista based in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the hospitality jobs function.

About the Opportunity

This Barista role sits within the hospitality jobs function in Mossel Bay. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Western Cape.

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

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 Mossel Bay.

What We Offer

The company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in hospitality jobs from your base in Mossel Bay. Many colleagues across Western Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Western Cape.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Mossel Bay teams.

Your Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the hospitality jobs side of the business inside out. The Mossel Bay group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

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

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.

About Mossel Bay

Practically speaking, the role is based in Mossel Bay, near the V&A Waterfront precinct. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Mossel Bay and the broader Western Cape region.

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 Mossel Bay.

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

Daily Duties

• Take orders accurately and deliver food and beverages to standard
• Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes
• Drive guest satisfaction scores and online review ratings
• Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings
• Welcome guests warmly and ensure a smooth check-in and check-out experience
• Support events, banquets and conference operations
• Set up rooms, function venues and outlets ahead of guest arrivals

Who We’re Looking For

• 1-3 years’ experience in a similar hospitality environment
• Computer literacy and experience with POS systems
• Strong customer service orientation and warm guest interaction
• Good verbal communication skills in English; second language an advantage
• Sound knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles
• Awareness of tourism grading and quality expectations
• Physically able to stand for long periods in a fast-paced environment

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