Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Minimum 1–2 years' experience as a Banqueting Waiter, Waiter, or Food & Beverage Attendant in a hotel, lodge, resort, conference venue, or restaurant.
• Experience serving weddings, conferences, and large-scale events is advantageous.

• Hospitality or Food & Beverage qualification (preferred).
• Food Safety/HACCP certification (advantageous).
• Responsible Alcohol Service training (advantageous).

• Knowledge of banquet and conference service procedures.
• Understanding of plated, buffet, cocktail, and silver service styles.
• Food and beverage service knowledge.
• Basic wine and beverage service knowledge.
• Experience using POS systems (advantageous).
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Professional appearance and grooming.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational and time management abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and event schedules.
• Physical stamina to stand and carry trays for extended periods.

• Friendly, polite, and service-oriented.
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to assist.
• Calm under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing operational needs.
• Committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

• Guest satisfaction and event feedback.
• Timeliness and efficiency of food and beverage service.
• Accuracy in event setup according to function sheets.
• Compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Professional appearance and service standards.
• Teamwork and cooperation during events.
• Care and handling of equipment to minimise breakages.
• Successful execution of functions without service delays.

• Based in a hotel, lodge, resort, conference centre, or event venue.
• Requires flexible working hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and carrying trays or equipment.
• May work both indoors and outdoors, depending on the event location.
• Required to work weddings, conferences, banquets, gala dinners, and other special events.