Bartender

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa on site Until 9/20/2026 First posted July 22, 2026 Last posted July 22, 2026
Job description

As a Bartender at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, you are an integral part of a bartending team that brings innovation to beverages and guest experiences. In this role, you’ll work with a range of premium spirits, locally sourced ingredients, and unique flavours to craft exceptional and exclusive cocktails. You’ll engage with guests, understand their preferences, and create customized cocktails tailored to their tastes. This level of attention and personalized service adds a special touch to the guest experience and contributes to the overall luxury atmosphere. If you’re looking to develop your skills and be part of the future of luxury, this is your moment,

Primary Responsibilities Include:

  • Preparing and serving a wide range of beverages, exhibiting a strong knowledge of different cocktails, beverages, and foods.
  • Providing excellent customer service by engaging with guests, answering questions, and making them feel welcome and comfortable
  • Making recommendations to guests by demonstrating a thorough knowledge of the beverage menu, inlaying ingredients, flavors, and presentation of each drink
  • Mixing and garnishing drinks to meet guest preferences and hotel standards
  • Promoting featured drinks, specials, or promotions to guests
  • Enforcing all legal regulations related to serving alcoholic beverages, such as checking identification for age verifications and refusing service to intoxicated individuals.

Requirements

What You Bring:

  • Possesses a responsible alcohol service certification or license depending on the jurisdiction and local regulations.
  • Strong knowledge of mixology, cocktail recipes, and different types of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Ability to engage with guests, understand their preferences, make recommendations, and provide a positive experience.
  • Attention to detail to ensure accurate measurements, proper presentation, and adherence to recipes.

Benefits

What We Offer:

At Mount Nelson, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture built on kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests. We offer a comprehensive range of compensation, perks and benefits including:

  • Competitive basic salary and benefits
  • Loyalty and recognition rewards programs
  • Employee Assistance & Wellness programs  

We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With a commitment to your ongoing development, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry. Join us and be part of creating unforgettable moments for our guests, communities, and each other. 

About this role

Summary

Prepare and serve beverages, engage guests, and ensure exceptional service.

Job title

Bartender

Experience level

none

Industry

hospitality

Location requirements

Cape Town, remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

responsible alcohol servicemixologyguest engagementattention to detail

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

mixologycocktailsbeveragesguest service
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cape Town, South Africa

On-site City