Villa San Giovanni Italian Restaurant Pretoria

Careers

At Villa San Giovanni, we believe that great experiences start with great people. As a family-run restaurant with a proud heritage, we’re always looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re an experienced chef, a skilled waiter, or someone eager to start a career in hospitality, you’ll find a welcoming and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. We value teamwork, creativity, and a genuine love for food and service.

 

When you join VSG, you’re not just taking a job — you’re becoming part of a family that celebrates tradition, encourages growth, and works together to create memorable moments for every guest.

Waiters

We are looking for enthusiastic and customer-focused individuals to join our team as Waiters/Waitresses. The ideal candidates will have a friendly demeanor, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering outstanding service. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and creating memorable dining experiences, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Barista

We’re looking for a passionate and reliable cook to join our kitchen team. If you have experience in preparing quality meals, working in a fast-paced environment, and love Italian cuisine – we’d love to hear from you! In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking dishes to our high standards, assisting with daily prep work, and ensuring that every plate leaving the kitchen is presented beautifully.

Gardener

Villa San Giovanni is a well-established Italian restaurant known for its welcoming atmosphere and beautifully presented surroundings. We are looking for a reliable, punctual, and detail-orientedand experienced Gardener to maintain and enhance our outdoor areas, ensuring they remain attractive and inviting for our guests year-round. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in their work.

Pastry Chef

We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Pastry Chef to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating exquisite desserts and baked goods, along with a strong understanding of pastry techniques. As a Pastry Chef, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our menu with delightful and visually appealing sweet creations.

Chef

We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Chef to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary arts, a creative approach to menu planning, and the ability to work collaboratively with the kitchen staff. As a Chef, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Previous cooking experience in a restaurant environment is essential, and knowledge of Italian dishes is a definite advantage.

Griller

We’re looking for a passionate and reliable grillerto join our kitchen team. If you have experience in preparing quality meals, working in a fast-paced environment, and love Italian cuisine – we’d love to hear from you! In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking dishes to our high standards, assisting with daily prep work, and ensuring that every plate leaving the kitchen is presented beautifully.

Waiters

We are looking for enthusiastic and customer-focused individuals to join our team as Waiters/Waitresses. The ideal candidates will have a friendly demeanor, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering outstanding service. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and creating memorable dining experiences, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Cook

We’re looking for a passionate and reliable cook to join our kitchen team. If you have experience in preparing quality meals, working in a fast-paced environment, and love Italian cuisine – we’d love to hear from you! In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking dishes to our high standards, assisting with daily prep work, and ensuring that every plate leaving the kitchen is presented beautifully.

Scullery Staff

We’re looking for hardworking and reliable scullery staff to join our kitchen team at Villa San Giovanni. In this role, you will be responsible for washing dishes, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment, and ensuring the scullery and kitchen areas are kept clean and organised at all times. You will also assist with basic kitchen cleaning tasks as needed, helping to maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.

Junior Restaurant Manager

(EAT IN ITALIAN RESTAURANT) - We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Restaurant Manager to join our team. As a Junior Restaurant Manager, you will play a crucial role in assisting with the daily operations of the restaurant, ensuring exceptional service, and supporting the management team in achieving our business goals.

Sales Rep

(VSG ITALIAN DELI) As a Sales Representative, you will be the face of our company, responsible for driving sales and building lasting relationships with clients as well as expanding our reach. You will play a key role in identifying customer needs, presenting our products/services, and closing deals to achieve sales targets.

Waiters

We are looking for enthusiastic and customer-focused individuals to join our team as Waiters/Waitresses. The ideal candidates will have a friendly demeanor, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering outstanding service. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and creating memorable dining experiences, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Kitchen Manager

We are seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in kitchen operations, a passion for food, and the ability to maintain high standards of quality and efficiency. As a Kitchen Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of our kitchen and the delivery of exceptional dishes to our guests.

Sous-chef

We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary arts, a creative approach to menu planning, and the ability to work collaboratively with the kitchen staff. As a Sous Chef, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation.

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