Food & Beverage Waiter – The Capital Hotels
Vacancy Overview
The Capital Hotels is looking for a professional, energetic, and service-focused Food & Beverage Waiter to join its hospitality team in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for an individual who has previous restaurant experience and takes pride in delivering excellent food and beverage service to hotel guests.
The Waiter will be responsible for providing food and beverage services across the hotel’s Restaurant, Room Service, and Function areas, when required. The role requires a strong customer-service mindset, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
The successful candidate will work directly with hotel guests and staff members and will be expected to maintain the high standards of service associated with The Capital Hotels.
Job Title: Food & Beverage Waiter
Job Reference: CD1671995PorFBW
Company: The Capital Hotels
Location: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Postal Code: 6001
Employment Type: Permanent – Full-Time
Salary: R5,240 per month
Posted: 3 September 2026
Closing Date: 18 September 2026
About The Capital Hotels
The Capital Hotels is committed to transforming the hospitality industry into a modern and aspirational sector. The company believes that the hospitality industry needs to reinvent the image of service and hospitality, with a strong focus on creating an exceptional staff culture.
The organisation places significant value on its employees and believes that its dedicated staff are at the heart of delivering outstanding guest experiences. Employees are encouraged to work with respect, integrity, discipline, and a strong commitment to service.
The Capital Hotels describes its workplace culture as one where employees feel respected, appreciated, heard, successful, and secure. The organisation also aims to recognise talent quickly and reward strong performance through opportunities for promotion.
The company recruits based on experience but promotes based on values, making professionalism, discipline, and a strong work ethic important characteristics for employees.
Job Purpose
The primary purpose of the Food & Beverage Waiter is to provide friendly, fast, and efficient food and beverage service to hotel guests.
The successful candidate will work across the Restaurant, Room Service, and Function areas when required. The position is primarily focused on two key functional areas: front-of-house service and stock-related responsibilities.
The Waiter will therefore need to balance excellent guest interaction with the practical responsibilities involved in maintaining an organised and efficient food and beverage operation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Food & Beverage Waiter will be responsible for:
Restaurant and Guest Service
- Provide food and beverages to guests in a friendly, fast, and efficient manner.
- Deliver professional service within the hotel’s Restaurant.
- Assist guests with their food and beverage requirements.
- Maintain a welcoming and professional approach when interacting with guests.
- Ensure guests receive an appropriate level of service throughout their dining experience.
Room Service
- Provide food and beverage service for Room Service when required.
- Ensure orders and guest requests are handled efficiently.
- Communicate professionally with hotel guests during service.
- Maintain attention to detail when delivering food and beverages to guest rooms.
Functions and Events
- Assist with food and beverage service in Function areas when required.
- Work with the wider team to ensure smooth and efficient service during functions.
- Maintain professional guest service standards throughout events.
Front-of-House Responsibilities
- Interact professionally with hotel guests and members of staff.
- Maintain a positive and service-focused attitude.
- Respond appropriately to guest requests and enquiries.
- Contribute to an enjoyable and professional guest experience.
Stock Responsibilities
- Assist with stock-related activities within the Food & Beverage operation.
- Handle food and beverage items responsibly.
- Maintain awareness of stock and operational requirements.
- Follow relevant procedures when handling products and supplies.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Matric / Grade 12.
- Previous restaurant experience is essential.
- Hands-on problem-solving approach.
- Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to work independently when required.
- Effective communication skills with both staff members and hotel guests.
- Honest and trustworthy approach.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Presentable and well spoken.
- Strong team-player mentality.
- Ability to lead by example.
- Proactive approach to work.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability and willingness to work shifts.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong hospitality and customer-service capabilities.
Customer Service
The Waiter must be able to interact with guests respectfully and professionally while ensuring their food and beverage needs are met efficiently.
Communication
Strong communication skills are essential because the role involves regular interaction with hotel guests and other employees.
Problem Solving
The successful applicant should have a hands-on approach to resolving issues and should remain calm when dealing with pressure or unexpected situations.
Teamwork
The position requires someone who can contribute positively to a team while also being capable of working independently.
Attention to Detail
Accuracy and attention to detail are important when dealing with guest requests, food and beverages, service areas, and stock.
Professionalism
Applicants must be presentable, well spoken, honest, trustworthy, and committed to maintaining high hospitality standards.
Flexibility
The successful candidate must be comfortable working shifts according to the operational requirements of the hotel.
Who Should Apply?
This position is best suited to an individual who already has restaurant experience and wants to build or continue a career in the hospitality industry.
Candidates should enjoy working with people and be comfortable interacting directly with guests. A strong service mentality, professional appearance, good communication, and the ability to remain composed under pressure will be important.
Applicants should also understand that hotel operations may require employees to work different shifts, making flexibility an essential part of the position.
Candidates who live outside Port Elizabeth may apply, but successful applicants will be responsible for their own relocation costs if relocation is required.
Relocation Information
The Capital Hotels specifically states that relocation costs will be at the applicant’s own expense should the application be successful and the applicant currently resides outside the city where the hotel is located.
Candidates should therefore consider their ability to relocate to Port Elizabeth before applying if they are currently based elsewhere.
Employment Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Position | Food & Beverage Waiter |
| Company | The Capital Hotels |
| Reference | CD1671995PorFBW |
| Location | Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape |
| Postal Code | 6001 |
| Employment Type | Permanent – Full-Time |
| Salary | R5,240 per month |
| Minimum Qualification | Matric / Grade 12 |
| Experience | Previous restaurant experience essential |
| Shift Work | Required |
| Relocation Costs | Applicant’s responsibility |
| Posted | 3 September 2026 |
| Closing Date | 18 September 2026 |
Application Information
Interested applicants who meet the requirements should apply for the Food & Beverage Waiter position at The Capital Hotels using the advertised application process.
Applicants should ensure that they meet the minimum requirements, particularly the requirement for Matric and previous restaurant experience, before submitting their application.
Candidates who are currently located outside Port Elizabeth should also take note of the relocation requirement, as relocation expenses will be their own responsibility if they are successful.
Closing Date: 18 September 2026
Quick Summary
🍽️ The Capital Hotels is hiring a Food & Beverage Waiter in Port Elizabeth! The position is Permanent – Full-Time, with a salary of R5,240 per month. Applicants need Matric and previous restaurant experience, along with strong communication, customer-service, problem-solving, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will provide food and beverage service across the Restaurant, Room Service, and Function areas and must be willing to work shifts.
📍 Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
💼 Permanent – Full-Time
💰 R5,240 per month
🎓 Matric required
🍽️ Restaurant experience essential
🗣️ Strong communication skills
⏰ Shift work required
🚚 Relocation at applicant’s own expense
📅 Closing: 18 September 2026
🔖 Reference: CD1671995PorFBW