General Manager

COREcruitment Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd in Fourways, Johannesburg, seeks an experienced General Manager to lead FOH, kitchen and bar operations, drive sales and deliver an exceptional guest experience.

You will train and roster the team, manage costs, stock, payroll and reporting, ensure food quality, safety and brand standards, and support promotions.

5+ years of restaurant management and a hands-on, energetic management style are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of restaurant management experience.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Good knowledge of food costs, stock control, budgets and POS.
• Excellent communication and organisational ability.
• A hands-on, energetic approach.
• Passionate about hospitality and confident managing a busy restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily FOH, kitchen, pizza and bar operations.
• Lead, train, motivate and roster the team.
• Drive sales, profitability and operational performance.
• Manage food costs, stock, wastage and labour costs.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, service, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Handle guest feedback and resolve complaints professionally.
• Manage cash controls, payroll submissions and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with operational, health & safety and company standards.
• Support promotions, marketing initiatives and restaurant growth.

Skills

Restaurant management

People management

Food cost control

Budgeting

POS systems

Communication

Organizational skills

Guest service

Cash handling

Tools

POS systems

Job description

GENERAL MANAGER | Restaurant - Fourways, Johannesburg

Salary: R25,000 - R30,000 per month

An established and busy restaurant is looking for an experienced, hands-on General Manager to lead the team, drive performance and ensure an exceptional guest experience.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Oversee daily FOH, kitchen, pizza and bar operations
• Lead, train, motivate and roster the team
• Drive sales, profitability and operational performance
• Manage food costs, stock, wastage and labour costs
• Maintain high standards of food quality, service, hygiene and cleanliness
• Handle guest feedback and resolve complaints professionally
• Manage cash controls, payroll submissions and reporting
• Ensure compliance with operational, health & safety and company standards
• Support promotions, marketing initiatives and restaurant growth

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 5+ years' restaurant management experience
• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• Good knowledge of food costs, stock control, budgets and POS
• Excellent communication and organisational ability
• A hands-on, energetic approach
• Passionate about hospitality and confident managing a busy restaurant