Hospitality & Food Service · Verified

Bartender – LBDJ

Employer: Sun International (InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town)
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Department: F&B – Management
Employment type: Permanent · Positions: 2
Job Reference: SI-1198
Salary: Market Related
Posted: 30 September 2026

About the role

InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town is looking for Bartenders to join Le Bistro de Jan (LBDJ). The role involves preparing and serving beverages to a high standard while creating welcoming and memorable guest experiences.

Key responsibilities

Bar preparation

• Prepare the work area and mise-en-place before service.

• Check the bar display, equipment and surrounding areas.

• Stock the bar for service.

• Maintain cleanliness of the assigned station.

Service

• Stay up to date with beverage products, trends and drink preparation methods.

• Follow Food & Beverage standard operating procedures.

• Take guest orders accurately and enter them into the system.

• Explain beverage options and make recommendations.

• Prepare and present drinks according to guest orders and outlet standards.

• Respond to guest requests professionally.

• Clear glasses after service.

• Provide guest billing and complete cash-ups.

• Complete beverage stock sheets each shift.

• Promote suitable promotional items through upselling.

Standards and compliance

• Follow F&B operating procedures.

• Comply with health, safety, hygiene and environmental requirements.

• Use and store equipment safely and correctly.

• Participate in stock takes.

• Complete daily counts of bar smalls.

• Report stock or operational discrepancies.

• Report breakages at the end of each shift.

Guest service

• Welcome guests warmly and professionally.

• Provide attentive and respectful service.

• Understand guest preferences where possible.

• Explain facilities, products, reward programmes and current promotions.

• Handle guest complaints, requests and suggestions, escalating where necessary.

Requirements

• Grade 12 preferred.

• 2 years’ previous experience as a bartender.

• Ability to work shifts according to operational requirements.

• Physically able to move operating equipment.

• Willingness to perform similar functions in alternative outlets when operationally required.

Skills and knowledge

• Beverage and cocktail product knowledge.

• Barista skills.

• Beverage service.

• Operating equipment use and care.

• Communication and upselling skills.

• Basic computer literacy.

• Cashiering.

• Problem-solving and information gathering.

• Customer service.

• Ability to follow instructions and work cooperatively as part of a team.

Employment Equity

Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in accordance with the Employment Equity Act, Sun International’s internal recruitment policy and applicable unit employment equity plans.

How to apply

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