All-Round Hospitality Employee
Key Skills
Job Description
Orchid House is looking for an enthusiastic and versatile All-Round Hospitality Employee to join our team.
We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in good service and is comfortable taking on a variety of responsibilities across front-of-house, bar and food preparation.
What will you do?
Your role will be varied and hands-on. Depending on the day, your responsibilities may include:
Welcoming and serving guests
Taking and serving food and drink orders
Preparing and serving beverages
Assisting with mise en place and light kitchen duties
Setting up and maintaining outdoor cooking and braai areas
Preparing grilled meats, side dishes and other menu items
Restocking supplies and keeping work areas clean and organised
Supporting events and special hospitality moments at Orchid House
Who are we looking for?
You are practical, guest-focused and comfortable working in a dynamic hospitality environment.
Ideally, you:
Have previous experience in hospitality, catering or events
Enjoy working both front-of-house and with food
Have experience with grilling, open-fire cooking or braai-style cooking
Are confident working independently when needed
Work well under pressure
Are friendly, reliable and proactive
Are flexible and available for evenings and weekends
Understand food hygiene and safe food handling
A strong advantage
Experience with traditional braai is a definite advantage.
We especially appreciate candidates who are familiar with techniques such as managing a wood or charcoal fire, grilling different cuts of meat and preparing dishes or accompaniments such as boerewors, sosaties, braaibroodjies or chakalaka.
Formal culinary training is not required; practical experience, confidence around the fire and a genuine interest in food are more important to us.
What do we offer?
A varied role within Orchid House
A friendly and informal working environment
A combination of service, bar and food-related responsibilities
Opportunities to contribute ideas for food, events and guest experiences
Competitive compensation based on experience and availability
Interested?
Tell us a little about your hospitality experience, your availability and any experience you have with grilling, open-fire cooking or braai-style food.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Core Responsibilities
The employee will manage front-of-house service, bar operations, and food preparation, including specialized open-fire and braai-style cooking. They are also responsible for maintaining cleanliness, restocking supplies, and supporting special events at the venue.
Requirements
Candidates should have previous experience in hospitality or catering and possess practical skills in grilling or open-fire cooking. A guest-focused attitude, flexibility for evening and weekend shifts, and knowledge of food safety standards are essential.
Benefits
- Varied role
- Friendly and informal working environment
- Opportunities to contribute ideas
About GBU & Orchid House
Industry: Hospitality
Company size: 51-200 employees
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly is a dynamic Hospitality group, well-known for accomplishing the most vibrant experiences in their unique event locations. Their portfolio currently includes: Supperclub, Bar Rouge and Supperclub Cruise. Co-Owner Joeri Salet: “We have a very strong ambition for creating excellent internationally hospitality concepts where our staff, guests and partners can connect throughout our DNA: we are diverse, creative and a source of inspiration for our community.” The Good, The Bad and The Ugly’s vision already gained succes, as Bar Rouge is nominated for best new restaurant / bar of The Netherlands in 2021 by the prominent Entree Magazine. Find more about GBU on their LinkedIn profile. You’ll find the latest job positions and news!