Assistant Restaurant Manager

Club Med; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading resort company in South Africa is seeking a talented individual to oversee restaurant operations and ensure exceptional service for guests. The ideal candidate will lead a team of up to 30 employees, manage daily operations, and focus on providing a memorable experience. This role requires strong leadership, customer service skills, and the ability to manage diverse teams effectively. Seasonal contract with accommodations and meals offered onsite.

Benefits

Accommodation provided onsite

Meals included

Access to resort facilities

Tailored training programs

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Strong customer service skills to ensure guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of 10 to 30 employees.
• Assist in managing restaurant operations for 600 to 1,000 guests.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety regulations.

Skills

Sociability

Proactivity

Attention to detail

Leadership

Team supervision

Job description

Job location: Resort — South Africa Beach & Safari

Contract type: Seasonal

Accommodation and meals provided: Yes

Required experience: 1 to 3 years

Who are we?

ClubMed was founded in1950 on the idea that the purpose of life is to be happy. The place to be happy is here. The moment to be happy is now.

Since then, our mission has been to create moments of happiness every day and share them with our guests, in nearly70Premium and ExclusiveCollectionResorts located in the most beautiful destinations in the world.

To make this happen, we have something others don’t: the ClubMedSpirit and our five core values of kindness, multiculturalism, responsibility, freedom and a pioneering spirit.

Today, ClubMed is the world leader in premium all‑inclusive holidays. We are more than25,000GentleOrganizers(G.O) and GentleEmployees(G.E) from over110nationalities and cultures, working inResorts, offices and agencies across more than40countries.

Your work environment

Every Resort features several restaurants and bars, festive or more intimate, forming part of our Premium All‑Inclusive offer.

Our dining and bar spaces bring guests and teams together, setting the rhythm of every highlight of the day. From themed evenings to lively events, you will thrive in a dynamic, multifaceted environment where creativity is encouraged.

Our refined dining offer is built around five pillars: creating memorable experiences, surprising guests through innovative concepts, contributing to everyone’s well‑being (including your own), and playing with emotions and the senses through attention to detail and atmosphere.

You are

• Sociable, able to build genuine relationships and trust with guests
• Efficient and proactive, with a strong sense of priorities and the ability to minimize waiting times
• Attentive, delivering a personalized experience to every guest
• Rigorous, detail‑oriented and adaptable, with resilience when facing unexpected challenges

You will

• Lead and supervise a team of10to30employees, ensuring their motivation and cohesion
• Assist the RestaurantManager in organizing and managing restaurant operations (serving600to1,000guests per service)
• Oversee service quality, hospitality and setup to guarantee a flawless guest experience
• Support your teams in their professional growth while uniting them around common goals
• Maximize additional sales opportunities and optimize the economic performance of your area
• Manage stock levels and orders (products, supplies, linen) while ensuring efficient resource management
• Ensure compliance with ClubMedstandards as well as hygiene, health and safety regulations and legal obligations
• Collaborate effectively with Bar, Kitchen and Food&Beverage departments to maintain smooth coordination

You will be a GentleOrganizer(G.O)

As aG.O, you will practice your profession with passion while also participating in key moments of our guests’ stay.

Whether interacting with them, sharing an activity or showcasing your talents on stage, you will help create unique and lasting memories.

Being aG.O is much more than just a job. It is about experiencing and sharing moments of connection and emotion within a multicultural team.

Your benefits

Focus on your mission, and enjoy the rest!

• Accommodationprovided onsite or nearby andmeals included, with a fixed contribution
• Access toResort facilities and activities(conditions apply):gym, swimmingpool, outdoor activities… plus preferential rates atthe boutique, spa, excursions,etc.
• Tailored trainingthroughout your career to develop your skills and progress into new positions
• Internal and international mobility:over120jobs in70Resorts worldwide offering countless career opportunities