Waitron

Bring your skills as a Waitron to Odendaalsrus and join a team that moves fast. This Free State role is one to watch.

About This Position

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

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

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Waitron to step into the hospitality jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Based in Odendaalsrus

Equally, the role is based in Odendaalsrus, along the N1 central corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Odendaalsrus and the broader Free State region.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Odendaalsrus, 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 Odendaalsrus.

What We Offer

Importantly, 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 Odendaalsrus. Many colleagues across Free State have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

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

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 Free State.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the required uniform and presentation standards during all shifts
• Train casual staff on service standards and SOPs
• Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes
• Welcome guests warmly and ensure a smooth check-in and check-out experience
• Support events, banquets and conference operations
• Drive guest satisfaction scores and online review ratings
• Respond promptly to guest requests, complaints and special needs

Candidate Profile

• Sound knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles
• Clear criminal record and contactable references
• Willing to follow the company’s uniform and grooming policy on shift
• 1-3 years’ experience in a similar hospitality environment
• Strong customer service orientation and warm guest interaction
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Team player who can work collaboratively across departments

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