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Waitress / Waiter

The Oyster Box
Full-time
On-site
Durban, South Africa

The Food and Beverage department currently seek an enthusiastic Waiter / Waitress to join its friendly and fast pace environment.

As Waiter / Waitress you will be a guest orientated sales person with great attention to detail, you will serve food and beverages to guests and prepare the outlet in accordance with The Red Carnation Hotel Collection and Leading Hotels of the World standards

Key responsibilities of the Waiter / Waitress will include:

• Maximising revenue generating opportunities
• Ensuring that mise en place is completed
• Providing service to guests in accordance with outlet service journey and company service culture
• Handling operating equipment in accordance with company standards ensuring minimal breakages
• Ensuring that all revenue is accounted for by practicing the “swipe before you serve” principle for all transactions

The ideal candidate for the Waiter / Waitress should:

• Have Grade 12 Certificate
• Have at least 2 years’ experience in a fine dining restaurant; or upmarket cocktail bar; or 4/5* Hotel Outlet
• Have had exposure to a Point of Sales System (Micros - advantageous)
• Have a good command of the English Language with solid knowledge of hospitality vocabulary
• Be highly presentable
• Be able to work flexible hours, weekends and holidays

Benefits:

• Pension (7.5% company contribution + 7.5% employee contribution)
• Optional Discovery Medical Aid (company pays 50% of premium)
• Discretionary Annual Bonus
• Professional, award winning training and development opportunities to give you a career path
• Discounted accommodation rates with Red Carnation Hotel Collection & The Travel Corporation globally
• Staff Appreciation Annual Party and other Employee Recognition Events
• Complimentary Staff Transport
• Uniform
• Complimentary dry cleaning of business attire
• Meals on duty



The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is a family owned hotel business renowned for providing the perfect opportunity to those who are looking for an exciting career, family feel and job security within the hospitality industry. We truly recognise that only through our people can we provide service to our guests, which is personal, memorable, imaginative and friendly.

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection provides an opportunity for long-term career prospects and has been recognised with a Gold Standard Award Investors in People - the first hospitality company to gain this award on a worldwide basis and retain it for ten years. We were also the first hotel collection to be awarded a Princess Royal Training Award. As a result we can confidently promise you will reach your full career potential!

The Oyster Box is considered
a national treasure, South Africa’s most cherished hotel stands majestically on
Umhlanga’s beachfront, overlooking the Indian Ocean and the iconic Umhlanga
lighthouse. Discover timeless elegance, original artwork and a multitude of
dining options including the famous curry feast, high tea and oyster bar, all
served by a caring and passionate team. Indulge in the award-winning spa, while
listening to the chatter of the monkeys and exotic birds in the tropical
gardens. 

This vacancy exists for South African candidates or a valid South African work permit is essential.