Barista

Posted recently. Role: Barista. Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.

The Role

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

Equally, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Mbombela operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Barista is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Mpumalanga is consistently high and consistently fair.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Practically speaking, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Mpumalanga, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.

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.

Notably, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.

Based in Mbombela

Mbombela continues to grow as an employment hub in Mpumalanga, with near the Kruger Lowveld tourism belt. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

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

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

Daily Duties

• Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes
• Maintain the required hygiene and uniform standards in line with safety and service policy during all shifts
• Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings
• Maintain cleanliness in front-of-house and back-of-house areas
• Drive guest satisfaction scores and online review ratings
• Manage stock, breakages and consumables for your section

Essential Criteria

• Team player who can work collaboratively across departments
• 1-3 years’ experience in a similar hospitality environment
• Strong customer service orientation and warm guest interaction
• Sound knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles
• Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences
• Relevant hospitality qualification or culinary diploma (advantageous)

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