Barista

A Barista is needed in Uitenhage. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Eastern Cape operation.

About This Position

An experienced Barista is needed to support operations in Uitenhage. The role forms part of how the business keeps its hospitality jobs portfolio strong in Eastern Cape.

The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Uitenhage 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 Eastern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

Equal Opportunity

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

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Uitenhage.

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.

Based in Uitenhage

In addition, the role is based in Uitenhage, close to the East London Industrial Park. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Uitenhage and the broader Eastern Cape region.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape.

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

What Your Day Looks Like

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.

Importantly, the Uitenhage 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.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Uitenhage.

Key Outputs

• Set up rooms, function venues and outlets ahead of guest arrivals
• Support events, banquets and conference operations
• Maintain cleanliness in front-of-house and back-of-house areas
• Drive guest satisfaction scores and online review ratings
• Coordinate with kitchen, housekeeping and front-office teams
• Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes
• Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings

What You’ll Need

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

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.