Fine Dining Restaurant Manager – Franschhoek

HotelJobs; Franschhoek; On-site; ZAR 257,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

HotelJobs seeks an experienced Restaurant Manager for a prestigious fine dining operation in Franschhoek. You will oversee full restaurant service and front-of-house operations, host guests, and guide menu and wine selections while leading a skilled team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires a tertiary Hospitality Management qualification with 5+ years in a luxury 5-star setting and 3+ years in hotel/restaurant management. A strong wine knowledge base is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Hospitality Management.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within a luxury 5-star establishment.
• Minimum 3 years’ Hotel or Restaurant Management experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ Food & Beverage experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of luxury restaurant service and guest experience.
• Excellent knowledge of wines and beverages; wine and cocktail qualifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all restaurant service and front-of-house operations.
• Host guests and ensure a consistent, personalised experience.
• Assist guests with menu and wine selections.
• Record and communicate guest preferences and feedback.
• Lead; motivate and develop the restaurant team.
• Manage staff schedules, rosters, training and performance.
• Ensure service procedures and luxury standards are consistently maintained.
• Oversee seating capacity and maximise revenue without compromising the guest experience.
• Monitor health and safety compliance.
• Control operational costs and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Manage POS procedures and ensure accurate charging.
• Monitor stock levels, wastage and potential losses.
• Maintain appropriate PAR levels and coordinate supplier orders.
• Prepare departmental performance reports.
• Continuously identify and implement improvements to the restaurant offering.
• Assist with hotel functions and events as required.

Skills

Leadership

Guest experience

Communication

Problem solving

Staff training

Conflict management

Wine knowledge

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Team management

Education

Hospitality management degree

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management

Micros

Procure

Opera

Job description

HotelJobs seeks an experienced Restaurant Manager for a prestigious fine dining operation in Franschhoek. You will oversee full restaurant service and front-of-house operations, host guests, and guide menu and wine selections while leading a skilled team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires a tertiary Hospitality Management qualification with 5+ years in a luxury 5-star setting and 3+ years in hotel/restaurant management. A strong wine knowledge base is beneficial.