Sun International’s GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World wants to hire 11 Bartenders. If you like working with people, enjoy mixing drinks, have good energy and want a stable job, this could be for you.

Bartender Jobs Overview

• Job Reference: SI‑224
• Industry: Hotels / Catering / Hospitality / Leisure
• Job Type: Permanent
• Positions Available: 11

What Sun International wants from you

Education:

• Grade 12 preferred.
• But if you don’t have Grade 12, Grade 10 with relevant experience may be considered.

Experience:

• At least 2 years experience working as a bartender.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Must know about drinks and cocktails (how to mix, what ingredients etc.).
• Good communication skills: listening to guests, asking questions, understanding what they want.
• Ability to do cashier work (billing, handling money).
• Basic computer skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Teamwork: work well with others.
• Upselling skills: being able to suggest better or extra items.
• Physical & work condition: able to work shifts, including busy times; able to move equipment; sometimes working in different outlets/halls if needed.

What you will do

As a Bartender, your job includes:

• Preparing your bar work area before service. This means checking tools, getting all stock and equipment ready, making sure everything is clean.
• Keeping the bar area stocked up and clean throughout.
• Taking guest drink orders, as well as helping with food if needed. Explaining what drinks are on the menu. Recommending drinks.
• Mixing / preparing the drinks the guests ordered. Presenting them nicely.
• Clearing glasses when guests finish. Making sure the service station is neat.
• Handling billing (giving guests their bill) and doing the cash‑ups at end of shift.
• Recording beverage stock every shift and helping with stock takes.
• Upselling promos: if there are special drinks or offers, suggesting them to guests.
• Following all the rules: health, safety, hygiene. Looking after equipment. Reporting breakages.
• Engaging with guests: greeting them warmly, being friendly, handling complaints or suggestions properly, escalating if needed.

Why this could be a good job for you

• Permanent work: more stable than temporary.
• Great place: GrandWest is a big entertainment complex, lots of guests from different walks of life, good exposure.
• Build your skills: drink knowledge, upselling, guest services.
• Meet people, make guests happy.

What you should think about

• The job may be busy, especially during weekends, nights, events.
• Shifts may change depending on requirements.
• You’ll need to be alert, friendly, and keep up good standards even under pressure.
• It helps if you enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment.

What to do if you want the job

• Make sure your CV shows your bartender experience. If you have worked in bars, restaurants, banquets, etc., say so.
• Show any drinks / cocktail training or knowledge, even informal.
• If you worked cash / billing before, show that.
• Be ready to explain how you handle customers, how you stay calm when busy.
• If you don’t have Grade 12, explain how your experience makes up for that.

Learn more: How to Write a CV With No Experience in 2025 (Examples)

If you love working with people, can mix and serve drinks well, are friendly, reliable, and want a permanent job in Cape Town, this is a strong opportunity. Make your application clear: show your experience, show you’re dependable, show you care about good service.

Equity and fairness

Sun International is committed to fairness. Preference will be given according to the Employment Equity Act and their internal policies. People from designated groups have better chances, as the job advert states.