South Africa: Bar Steward/Butler – Sj2612: Limpopo posted by Safari JOBS Ltd

About the Role

Join our luxury boutique lodge in the UNESCO-recognised Waterberg Biosphere Reserve as a Bar Steward/Butler, where you’ll be responsible for delivering exceptional beverage service and creating memorable experiences for our international guests. With an emphasis on professionalism, innovation, and a positive working environment, we’re seeking mature, self-motivated individuals who demonstrate strong work ethic, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a genuine passion for hospitality and the natural environment.

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 record-keeping 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.
• Ensure dining areas remain clean, organised, and guest ready at all times.
• 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 will be verified
• Excellent English fluency (written & verbal) – non-negotiable
• 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, with the ability to perform full meal service duties
• Outgoing, charismatic personality with strong sales ability
• South African citizens or candidates with valid work authorisation
• Understanding or speaking of the Afrikaans language
• Strong South African wine knowledge

Qualifications

None mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

Gross monthly salary, approx. R8,000.00 negotiable. DOE & qualifications (Please advise your gross salary expectation within your application).