We are recruiting an experienced Restaurant Manager for a restaurant offering refined dining in Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront.
This role suits someone who enjoys leading a team, delivering attentive service and keeping daily restaurant operations running smoothly. Previous hospitality experience and experience managing restaurant operations are essential.
Key responsibilities
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Supervise daily shifts, overseeing front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
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Recruit, interview and train staff to follow restaurant procedures.
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Maintain food quality and safety standards.
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Gather guest feedback, handle complaints and ensure guests have a positive experience.
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Prepare staff schedules, track working hours and record payroll information.
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Order food, linen and other supplies within agreed budgets.
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Monitor operational costs and identify ways to reduce waste.
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Assess staff performance and address areas needing improvement through retraining or disciplinary procedures.
What you will bring
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Previous experience in restaurant management and hospitality.
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The ability to lead, train and manage a team.
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Strong guest service and complaint-handling skills.
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Experience with staff scheduling, purchasing and cost control.
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A practical understanding of food quality and safety standards.
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Willingness to work rostered shifts covering lunch and dinner service.
Working arrangements
The restaurant operates lunch and dinner services. Lunch starts at 12:00, with the latest seating at 14:30. Dinner starts at 17:30, with the latest seating at 21:00.
The current management roster provides two days off, depending on business volume.
Apply online at www.careergrowth.co.za. Please include your updated CV and a professional head-and-shoulders photograph with your application.