Assistant Restaurant Manager | COOKED, V&A Waterfront

COOKED; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime hours

Growth opportunities

Supportive environment

Job summary

COOKED | Watershed, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town is seeking an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead the daytime service, support daily operations and inspire the front-of-house team. You will manage rosters, coordinate service with the kitchen, handle guest queries, and contribute to stock control and administration in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

The ideal candidate possesses at least three years in restaurant management, strong leadership and communication skills, a hands-on

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a restaurant management role.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Hands-on, proactive approach.
• Able to perform well under pressure.
• Reliable, professional and customer-focused.

Responsibilities

• Support daily restaurant operations.
• Lead and motivate front-of-house staff.
• Manage staff rosters and daily operational requirements.
• Coordinate service between front of house and kitchen.
• Handle customer queries and resolve issues professionally.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and administration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Hands-on

Customer focus

Job description

LEAD THE FLOOR. INSPIRE THE TEAM. DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

COOKED | Watershed, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our busy daytime restaurant. The ideal candidate is a positive team player with strong leadership skills and a passion for hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily restaurant operations.
• Lead and motivate front-of-house staff.
• Manage staff rosters and daily operational requirements.
• Coordinate service between front of house and kitchen.
• Handle customer queries and resolve issues professionally.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and administration.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a restaurant management role.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Hands-on, proactive approach.
• Able to perform well under pressure.
• Reliable, professional and customer-focused.

Advantageous

• Experience with stock control, rostering and POS systems.
• Basic Google Sheets proficiency.
• Own transport or a valid driver's licence advantageous.

What We Offer

• Supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Daytime hours only.
• Growth opportunities within an established hospitality business.