Head Waiter | Wine Farm | Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced and service-driven Head Waiter for a prestigious wine farm in Stellenbosch.

The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing daily restaurant service, leading the waitstaff team and ensuring guests receive an exceptional dining experience within a luxury hospitality environment.

Key Responsibilities

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  Oversee daily restaurant service and ensure smooth floor operations.
  
  

  
  


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  Lead, supervise and support the waitstaff team.
  
  

  
  


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  Allocate sections and responsibilities to ensure efficient service.
  
  

  
  


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  Ensure excellent guest relations and attend to guest requests.
  
  

  
  


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  Maintain high standards of service, presentation and professionalism.
  
  

  
  


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  Assist with staff training and development.
  
  

  
  


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  Ensure the restaurant is correctly set up before and after service.
  
  

  
  


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  Liaise with the kitchen and management teams to ensure seamless operations.
  
  

  
  


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  Handle guest feedback and resolve service-related issues professionally.
  
  

  
  

Requirements

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  Previous experience as a Head Waiter, Senior Waiter or in a similar supervisory role.
  
  

  
  


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  Experience in a luxury hotel, restaurant or wine estate environment would be advantageous.
  
  

  
  


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  Excellent food and beverage knowledge.
  
  

  
  


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  Strong leadership and communication skills.
  
  

  
  


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  A passion for hospitality, food and wine.
  
  

  
  


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  Excellent guest service and interpersonal abilities.
  
  

  
  


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  Professional presentation and a hands-on approach.
  
  

  
  


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  Ability to work under pressure and maintain high service standards.
  
  

  
  

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience.

If you do not hear from us within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.