General Manager

Beyond Grad; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant management company located in Pretoria is seeking a General Manager to oversee operations and foster a culture of excellence. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional financial literacy to manage P&L statements and optimize labor costs. Strong digital proficiency with POS systems and AI-driven tools is essential. You will also be responsible for leading a team of 25–50+ staff members, ensuring an exceptional guest experience. Join us to drive strategic growth and elevate our restaurant's standards.

Qualifications

• Mastery of P&L statements, labor cost optimization, and food cost management.
• Advanced skill with modern POS systems and AI-driven inventory tools.
• Experience using data analytics to drive menu engineering and strategic sales growth.
• Demonstrated capability to recruit, train, and manage diverse teams.

Skills

Financial Literacy

Digital Proficiency

Analytical Ability

Leadership

Tools

Point of Sale (POS) systems

AI-driven inventory tools

scheduling software

Job description

Pretoria, South Africa | Posted on 01/05/2026

The Role: We are looking for a strategic and results-oriented General Manager to lead our entire operation. You will be the primary architect of our restaurant's culture, responsible for bridging front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) teams to deliver a seamless, high-margin guest experience.

Requirements

Financial Literacy: Mastery of P&L statements, labor cost optimization (targeting 25–35%), and food cost management.

Digital Proficiency: Advanced skill with modern Point of Sale (POS) systems, AI-driven inventory tools, and scheduling software.

Analytical Ability: Experience using data analytics to drive menu engineering and strategic sales growth.

Leadership: Demonstrated capability to recruit, train, and manage a diverse team of 25–50+ front-of-house and back-of-house staff.