WAITER/WAITRESSES (2 POSTS)

MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY

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STAFF VACANCY 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:

STUDENT AFFAIRS DIVISION

CATERING SERVICE DEPARTMENT 

WAITER/WAITRESSES (2 POSTS)

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• 5 ordinary level passes
• Class 2 in restaurant services.
• At least one year of proven history in the Catering field.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

The position requires a person who possesses the following attributes

• Must possess interpersonal skills and abilities
• Must be a team player
• Accommodating customers’ desires
• Concentration on details
• Ability to take criticism
• Always be presentable
• Trustworthy
• Energetic and time conscious
• Self-motivated
• Be at your best all times
• Patience
• Good communication skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide the perfect service to every customer, (student, staff or guest)
• Ensure the customer feels important and welcome in the dining halls.
• Ensure hot food is hot and cold food is cold.
• Present menu, answer questions and make suggestions regarding food and other services.
• Serve all customers, i.e. students, staff and guests, in an accommodating manner.
• Maintain a clean and organised service area.
• Comply with health and hygienic policies and procedures.
• Practice laid down hand over and take over procedures.
• Lock all exit and entrance point before knocking off time.
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer.  In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates, transcripts, copies of academic (‘O’ and ‘A’ level), national identification and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource

The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw. 

Closing date for applications is 24 July 2026.  Note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.

Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line.  It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified.