Baxter Theatre x 15 Bartender Jobs 2025
Company: Baxter Theatre Centre (University of Cape Town)
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Remuneration: R3,000 – R6,000 (depending on hours worked and experience)
Closing Date: 21 September 2025
Introduction
The Baxter Theatre Centre, one of Cape Town’s premier cultural venues, is opening exciting opportunities for bartenders and baristas to join their team on an ad-hoc basis. Starting on 21 October 2025, fifteen positions are available for passionate individuals who are eager to contribute to the theatre’s vibrant atmosphere. This opportunity offers exposure to a dynamic environment where customer service, teamwork, and hospitality excellence come together.
What is Baxter Theatre?
The Baxter Theatre Centre is a renowned performing arts venue based at the University of Cape Town. Known for showcasing theatre, music, and dance performances, the centre attracts diverse audiences throughout the year. The bartenders and baristas play a vital role in enhancing the overall patron experience by providing efficient and friendly bar service before, during, and after shows.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Matric certificate or equivalent qualification (NQF4 level)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Fluency in English and at least one additional official language
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, independently and in a team
- Alertness with the ability to respond quickly in emergencies
- Strong customer service orientation
- Experience with electronic point-of-sale (POS) systems
Advantageous Qualifications and Experience:
- 3–5 years’ experience in the hospitality sector, particularly in food and beverages
Role Responsibility
The successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Delivering professional, friendly customer service to patrons and staff
- Serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Processing orders and handling payments via the POS system
- Reconciling daily sales and cash transactions
- Monitoring and controlling stock
- Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of bar equipment and service areas
- Ensuring compliance with the Liquor Act of the Western Cape
- Upholding the Baxter Theatre’s bar code of conduct
- Assisting with parking duties as required
Skills and Attributes
The Baxter Theatre Centre is seeking individuals with the following strengths:
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to remain calm and efficient in fast-paced environments
- Team-player mindset with the ability to work independently when needed
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Quick decision-making and alertness in emergencies
- Honesty, accountability, and reliability
Employment Equity Statement
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is committed to diversity, inclusion, and redress in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Preference will be given to candidates from underrepresented designated groups.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents in a single PDF file via email:
- UCT Application Form
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Applications must clearly indicate the job title and reference number E25905 in the subject line. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and may be required to undergo a competency test.
For enquiries, applicants may contact:
Telephone: 021 685 7880 / 021 680 3986
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