Ohlthaver & List

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Ohlthaver & List  •  Swakopmund, NA (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To provide a warm and authentic welcome, create a unique and unforgettable dining experience for guests, and support the efficient functioning of the establishment during busy times.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum Grade 12 with English and mathematics.
  • 2 years of experience in a restaurant operation as a hostess of service is required.
  • Beverage/wine knowledge
  • Knowledge of Micros/Opera will be an advantage

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Welcome guests upon arrival and acknowledge each guest with a smile, and a friendly verbal greeting in line with the sequence of service.
  • Any handling of payment. Transaction credit, cash, vouchers and room charge.
  • Assist guests in finding suitable seating arrangements based on their preferences and group size.
  • Manage waitlists during peak hours, ensuring efficient turnover of tables.
  • Handle all guest complaints in a courteous and professional manner and provide feedback to the guest.
  • Coordinate dining reservations for lunch, or dinner through ResDiary or manual systems.
  • Verify daily in-house guests for any complimentary meals and communicate with waitstaff accordingly.
  • Maintain product knowledge and provide guests with information about menu items, daily specials, and promotions, offering recommendations as needed.
  • Liaise with waiters, kitchen staff, and management to ensure smooth coordination of guest seating and service
  • Monitor the cashiering function of the outlet in compliance with SHS SOPs after every shift.
  • Ensure that the billing procedure and payment are correct and adhered to.
  • Manage the cash and cash up procedures in line with policies & procedures.
  • Promote upselling opportunities by highlighting additional menu items, beverages, or desserts to enhance the guest experience and increase revenue.
  • Adhere to HACCP regulations concerning health, safety, or other compliance requirements, as well as brand standards and HACCP policies and procedures.

CLOSING DATE: 21 AUGUST 2026

O&L - a Great Place to Work.

Applicants meeting our requirements are invited to apply. O&L Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

"This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and vetting process, and by applying for this position, applicants acknowledge that they are aware that the Company reserves the right to carry out screening and pre-employment vetting for all shortlisted applicants. Certificate of Conduct issued by the Namibian Police (not older than 6 months) may be required from all shortlisted applicants."

Requisition ID: 5905

Ohlthaver & List

About Ohlthaver & List

As a truly African company employing over 6000 people in various sectors, the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group is rooted in and committed to Africa, and all her people.

Today, O&L is Namibia’s largest privately held Group of Companies, with business interests in food production, fishing, beverages, farming, retail trade, information technology, property leasing and development, marine engineering, steelworks, and the leisure and hospitality industry. With annual revenues of close to N$5 billion making O&L a significant contributor to state coffers, this broad-based group has grown to not only be a significant contributor of GDP in Namibia, but is actively engaged in uplifting the lives of its people, its consumers and society, wherever it operates. O&L is relentless in its pursuit of creating a sustainable future for all, and therefore passionately embraces its purpose: Creating a Future, Enhancing Life, in everything we do.

O&L Companies:

- Broll Namibia

- Cleanergy Solutions Namibia

- Dimension Data

- Hangana

- Hartlief

- Kraatz

- Namibia Dairies

- O&L Brand X

- O&L Fresh Produce

- O&L Leisure Hotels & Lodges

- O&L Nexentury

- O&L Organic Energy Solutions

- O&L Projects Management

- Pick n Pay Namibia

Visit our website for full details: http://www.ol.na

Industry
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Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Windhoek, NA
Year Founded
1919
Website
ol.na
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