Job Summary
- Type: contract
- Location: Harare
- Category: Hospitality
- Closing Date: 2026-08-31
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing cocktails.
- Ordering beverages for the bar to avoid understocking.
- Ensuring that guests are quickly and efficiently served.
- Maintaining a recording of all sales.
- Cleaning glasses and cutlery in the dining area.
- Ensuring that the bar is kept clean at all times.
- Taking orders from clients.
- Assessing bar customers’ needs and preferences and making recommendations.
Requirements
- At least a Certificate in Food and Beverages Preparation or a related field.
- Proven experience in the hotel and catering industry.
- A positive attitude and good communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal, professional, mature, open and collaborative skills.
- Physical fitness.
How to Apply
About the Company
Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) is an agency of the Zimbabwe government managing national parks. Zimbabwe's game reserves are managed by the government. They were initially founded as a means of using unproductive land.
Website: https://www.zimparks.org.zw/
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifications do I need to become a bartender at ZimParks?
Most employers in Zimbabwe prefer a National Certificate in Food and Beverage Services or a hospitality qualification from institutions like Bulawayo Polytechnic or Harare Polytechnic. A valid liquor handling awareness and basic first aid training are also advantageous. Prior bar experience in hotels, lodges, or safari camps strengthens your application.
What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of this bartender role?
You will prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, maintain stock levels, keep the bar area clean and hygienic, and handle cash or point-of-sale transactions. You may also serve guests at lodges or camps within national parks, so customer service and knowledge of local drinks like Chibuku, Mazoe, and popular spirits is important.
What benefits can I expect with a one-year fixed term contract at ZimParks?
Fixed term contracts in Zimbabwe typically include paid annual leave, sick leave as per the Labour Act, and contributions to NSSA (National Social Security Authority). Some parastatals also offer access to staff accommodation at parks or camps, though medical aid and pension benefits vary by employer and contract terms.
How do I apply for this bartender position?
Applications for ZimParks vacancies are usually submitted through their official website or advertised channels, typically requiring a CV, certified copies of academic certificates, and a cover letter. Always follow the specific instructions in the job advert, including any application fee or email subject format, as non-compliant applications are often rejected.
What career growth can I expect after this one-year contract?
A fixed term bartender role can lead to permanent positions such as senior bartender, bar supervisor, or food and beverage manager within hospitality establishments. Experience working in national parks is highly valued by safari lodges and tourism operators across Zimbabwe and the region, opening doors in the growing tourism sector.
What work culture and expectations should I be aware of in Zimbabwe's hospitality industry?
Punctuality, grooming standards, and respectful guest interaction are strongly emphasised, especially in tourist-facing roles within parks. Employers expect honesty with cash handling and stock, flexibility with shifts including weekends and holidays, and teamwork in remote lodge environments where staff often live on-site.