Boutique Restaurant Manager – Events & Wine Service

Helderberg Personnel CC; Franschhoek; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Helderberg Personnel CC is seeking an experienced hospitality leader to lead the F&B team on a premium estate in Franschhoek. The role focuses on delivering service excellence, stock control, and flawless events execution from planning to guest departure.

You will plan weddings and functions, develop staff, ensure health and safety compliance, and contribute to wine sales with training and expert knowledge. Fluent in English and Afrikaans, you bring a calm, hands-on leadership style.

Qualifications

• Proven restaurant management experience in premium hospitality.
• Strong leadership and organisational ability.
• Solid experience in events and functions.
• Excellent stock control and operational skills.
• Strong wine knowledge.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
• Hands-on, calm and solutions-focused approach.
• Candidates residing near Franschhoek preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the F&B team.
• Drive daily restaurant operations and service excellence.
• Plan and execute weddings, functions and events.
• Implement and maintain operational standards.
• Manage stock control, inventory and ordering.
• Ensure health, safety and hygiene compliance.
• Manage guest relations and resolving challenges.
• Support wine service, sales and staff wine training.
• Ensure seamless execution from preparation through to completion.

Skills

Restaurant Management

Leadership

Events & Functions

Stock Control

Wine Knowledge

English & Afrikaans

Job description

Helderberg Personnel CC is seeking an experienced hospitality leader to lead the F&B team on a premium estate in Franschhoek. The role focuses on delivering service excellence, stock control, and flawless events execution from planning to guest departure.

You will plan weddings and functions, develop staff, ensure health and safety compliance, and contribute to wine sales with training and expert knowledge. Fluent in English and Afrikaans, you bring a calm, hands-on leadership style.