Front of House Manager

Beyond Grad; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant café in Lonehill seeks an outgoing Front of House Manager to create memorable experiences and ensure operational excellence. Key responsibilities include managing bookings, overseeing staff, and coordinating events. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in hospitality. The role offers a competitive salary of R17,500 per month and requires availability to work weekends.

Qualifications

• Availability to work weekends as the cafe is open daily except Mondays.
• Previous experience in a hospitality environment is beneficial.
• Strong administrative skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookings, reservations, and customer inquiries.
• Supervise and motivate restaurant staff.
• Oversee daily operations and ensure smooth service coordination.
• Manage special events and large bookings.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Strong interpersonal skills

Customer centric approach

Organisational skills

Ability to multitask

Job description

Lonehill, South Africa | Posted on 01/21/2026

Front of House Manager – Café

Lonehill, Johannesburg – Are you an outgoing, customer-focused professional who thrives in a creative, fast-paced environment? Our vibrant café in Lonehill is looking for a Front of House Manager to create memorable experiences for our guests, lead and support our team, and ensure operational excellence. If you love building relationships, delivering exceptional service, and running a smooth front-of-house operation, this is the role for you!

Responsibilities

Administrative Tasks

• Manage bookings and function reservations, including email correspondence, invoicing, and phone enquiries

Guest Experience

• Welcome and seat guests warmly
• Handle customer concerns and special requests professionally

Staff Management

• Supervise and motivate restraint staff
• Provide training where necessary

Operations Management

• Oversee daily front-of-house operations, including opening and closing procedures, inventory control, stock ordering and organization of dining areas

Service Coordination

• Work closely with kitchen and other departments to ensure seamless service and efficient table turnover

Event Coordination

• Manage special events, private parties, and large bookings to ensure smooth execution

Requirements & Skills

• Availability to work weekends (Our cafe is open every day except Mondays)
• Outgoing personality with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Customer centric approach with a flair for creating memorable experiences
• Previous experience in a hospitality environment would be beneficial
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment
• Salary: R17 500 basic per month
• Hours: 8am - 5:30pm / 5 days per week (including Saturday and Sunday)