South Africa: Bar Steward/Butler – Sj2612: Limpopo posted by HotelJobs

About the Role

Join our luxury boutique lodge in the UNESCO-recognised Waterberg Biosphere Reserve as a Bar Steward/Butler, delivering exceptional beverage service and creating memorable experiences for international guests. With an extensive redevelopment underway, we’re seeking a mature, self-motivated individual to lead our bar operations with confidence, professionalism, and strong guest engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all bar operations with confidence, professionalism, and strong guest engagement.
• Prepare and serve coffees, cocktails, wines, spirits, and lodge standard beverages.
• Drive drink sales through personality, product knowledge, and guest interaction.
• Host wine tastings, food and wine pairings, themed drink evenings, and other creative beverage experiences.
• Control bar stock, monitor usage, and report low stock promptly.
• Execute regular stock takes with high accuracy and maintain organised storage.
• Ensure bar areas remain clean, well presented, and fully stocked.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and beverage presentation.
• Accurately operate the POS system, process all sales, and complete end-of-shift tasks including reconciliations, reports, and accurate recordkeeping of all supporting slips.
• Assist with meal service, table setup, clearing, and resetting.
• Deliver warm, attentive, and professional service throughout all dining experiences.
• Support the kitchen team during busy periods to protect service flow.
• Welcome guests on arrival and conduct room and lodge orientation tours.
• Communicate guest requests promptly and accurately to all relevant departments.
• Manage guest schedules, activity times, and daily flow.
• Assist with guest activities and ensure smooth coordination.
• Maintain a warm, confident, and engaging presence throughout the guest stay.
• Step in during crises or high-pressure moments (urgent turn downs, room resets, guest requests).
• Maintain a team-first attitude to ensure seamless guest service.
• Anticipate guest needs and act proactively to protect the overall experience.
• Support the other two butlers when needed.
• Assist other departments to maintain smooth lodge operations.
• Report maintenance issues promptly.

Requirements

• Clear criminal record
• Excellent employment track record
• References verified
• Excellent English fluency (written & verbal)
• Highly presentable/take pride in your appearance
• Minimum 4 years bar service experience – confident in making coffees, cocktails and lodge standard beverages
• Strong organisational and stock control skills
• Butler and serving experience required
• Outgoing; charismatic personality with strong sales ability

Qualifications

None mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

Gross monthly salary: R8,000.00 (negotiable). DOE & qualifications to be advised within application.