General Manager (Restaurant)

Vine Recruitment; Durbanville; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A restaurant management company in Durbanville is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee daily operations, lead the team, and ensure excellent customer service. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of restaurant management experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to handle budgets and stock systems. This role requires a hands-on approach and willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 5+ years restaurant management experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with budgets, POS, and stock systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage front and back-of-house operations.
• Lead and motivate staff.
• Handle budgets, stock, and cost control.
• Ensure excellent customer service.
• Maintain health and safety compliance.
• Resolve customer and staff issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Job description

General Manager (Restaurant) – Durbanville, Cape Town.

We’re seeking an experienced, hands-on General Manager to oversee daily operations, lead the team, and drive the success of a busy restaurant in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage front and back-of-house operations
• Lead and motivate staff
• Handle budgets, stock, and cost control
• Ensure excellent customer service
• Maintain health and safety compliance
• Resolve customer and staff issues
• Oversee ordering, suppliers, and scheduling

Requirements:

• 5+ years restaurant management experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience with budgets, POS, and stock systems
• Customer-focused with problem-solving ability
• Willing to work evenings/weekends
• Own transport preferred