Bartender

In brief

**Overview** Sun International is seeking a Bartender to join its Food & Beverage team. This role involves preparing and delivering exceptional beverage services within banqueting and/or restaurant operations, ensuring adherence to internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and professional execution. **What you will do** * Prepare mise-en-place, and conduct any other required checks and preparations for service. * Identify issues with regards the bar display and surrounding areas in terms of appearance/ functioning of equipment and systems. * Stock bar for service. * Check cleanliness of own section or station. * Keep up to date with regards food products, trends and drinks methodologies required to deliver menus. * Understand and conduct all tasks in line with Food & Beverage standard operating procedures. * Take guest orders accurately and timeously and place in the system. * Explain menu items and make recommendations with regards beverage menu. * Mix drinks and present beverage in line with guest order and outlet standards. * Be attentive to guest requests. * Clear glasses after guests have completed their drinks. * Provide billing to guests. * Conduct cash-ups at the end of service. * Complete beverage stock sheets each shift. * Leverage opportunities to upsell on promotional items. * Understand and conduct all tasks in line with F&B standard operating procedures. * Be aware of and comply with health, safety, hygiene and environmental regulations in the outlets. * Use and store operating equipment in line with specifications and safety regulations. * Participate in stock takes. * Conduct daily stock counts of bar smalls. * Resolve or report on any anomalies to the required standards. * Report on any breakages at the end of the shift. * Connect with all guests by providing them with a warm welcome, greeting them with a friendly smile, acknowledging them on arrival and departure, and ensuring respect at all times. * Interact with guests and provide professional service standards and relevant solutions. * Identifies customers and understand their preferences. * Educate customers on business unit facilities, products, reward programme and current promotions. * Handle any customer complaints, requests and / or suggestions to resolution, escalating if necessary. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Education:** Grade 12 preferred with relevant experience. * **Experience:** 2 years previous experience as a bartender. * **Skills and Knowledge:** * **Behavioural:** * Deep customer and market understanding * Responsive to customer feedback * Demonstrate end‑to‑end ownership for resolving customer problems * Accountability * Continuous improvement * Transparency * Collaborative and a team player * Clear communicator * Takes ownership * **Technical:** * Beverage / Cocktail Product Knowledge * Barrister skills * Operating equipment use & care * Beverage service * Communications skill * Upselling skills * Basic Computer Literacy * Cashiering Services **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an experienced bartender with at least two years of previous experience and a preferred Grade 12 education. They should possess strong technical skills in beverage and cocktail knowledge, barista skills, operating equipment use and care, beverage service, upselling, basic computer literacy, and cashiering services. Behaviourally, the candidate should be deeply customer-focused, responsive to feedback, accountable, collaborative, a clear communicator, and demonstrate ownership in resolving customer problems while adhering to continuous improvement and transparency. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/bartender-sun-international-13 Source: myjobmag

Summary drafted with AI assistance from the original advert. The advert itself is the authority — how we use AI.

At a glance

• At least 2 years of experience.

Extracted automatically from the advert; confirm requirements on the original listing.

Job description

Before you apply

• Confirm the requirements and closing date on the original listing (myjobmag). SPANi lists vacancies from other sites and may not reflect last-minute changes.
• Legitimate employers do not charge application, registration or training fees.
• Don't send your ID or bank details before you have confirmed the employer is real.

How to spot a job scam

Before you apply

• Read the full advert and confirm you meet the minimum requirements before applying.
• Tailor your CV headline and most recent experience to the job title and key skills.
• Note the closing date and reference number, and keep a copy of what you submit.
• Apply only through the employer or job board link — never pay to apply.