Bartender

Whether you are an experienced Bartender or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Sasolburg. The team hires on merit and across communities in Free State.

Overview

This Bartender role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Sasolburg. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the hospitality jobs pipeline across Free State.

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.

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 Sasolburg much easier.

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 Sasolburg teams, and the new Bartender will feel that from the first week.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Sasolburg.

Practically speaking, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Sasolburg.

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.

The hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Free State.

About the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the hospitality jobs side of the business inside out. The Sasolburg 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.

Crucially, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Sasolburg will be explained during the hiring process.

About Sasolburg

Working in Sasolburg means a place near the Bethlehem agricultural belt, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Sasolburg office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Sasolburg, Free State.

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 Sasolburg.

Where You’ll Work

Importantly, 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.

Practically speaking, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Free State.

Equally, 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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Sasolburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Growing With Us

Career progression for this hospitality jobs role in Sasolburg depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Free State.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Sasolburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Sasolburg team member.

Core Functions

• Train casual staff on service standards and SOPs
• Comply with food safety, hygiene and health regulations at all times
• Coordinate with kitchen, housekeeping and front-office teams
• Maintain the required hygiene and uniform standards in line with safety and service policy during all shifts
• Set up rooms, function venues and outlets ahead of guest arrivals
• Maintain cleanliness in front-of-house and back-of-house areas

Essential Criteria

• Ability to remain calm and gracious under pressure
• Able to remain on duty for the essential standing and service tasks, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Willing to follow the company’s lawful uniform, hygiene and safety policy on shift

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