Barista - Franschhoek, South Africa - Feedem Recruitment

Feedem Recruitment

Verified Company

Franschhoek, South Africa

4 days ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

beBee Recruiter

Description

Job Advert Summary:

We are recruiting for a Barista to prepare and serve hot and cold beverages, including various types of alcoholic beverages.

The barista responsibilities include educating customers on our drinks menu, making recommendations based on their preferences, up-selling special items and taking orders.

To be successful in this role, you should have customer service skills and knowledge of how brewing equipment operates.

Established in 1975, Feedem is a large contract catering company in South Africa which manages in excess of 300 sites and employs more than 5 000 people ranging from dieticians, chefs and human capital specialists to hygiene experts.

We provide a wide range of catering and associated services to clients in all industries. We customise our catering and services according to their needs.

Our services are offered with confidence as everything we do is underpinned by an ethical code and full compliance with all the relevant industry standards and regulations.

We have a country-wide footprint with our head office in Johannesburg, and regional offices in Cape Town, Durban, George, Worcester, Port Elizabeth, Rustenburg, Kimberley and Bloemfontein.

Minimum Requirements:

Skills and Competencies

Must be able to work quickly and safely
Have good communication skills
Must be able to use simple arithmetic, follow directions, remember orders, read, and write
Must be able to work as part of a team.
Previous work experience as a Barista or Waiter/Waitress/Cashier

Qualifications

National Senior Certificate
Must have 35 years experience in similar role
Must be bilingual (English/Afrikaans)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Greet customers/residents as they enter the bar area
Give customers drink menus and answer their questions regarding ingredients
Take orders while paying attention to details (e.g. preferences of coffee blend, dairy and sugar ratios)
Prepare alcoholic beverages following recipes
Serve beverages in the bar
Receive and process payments (cash and credit cards)
Keep the bar area clean
Maintain stock of clean glasses and mugs
Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
Comply with health and safety regulations
Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items