General Manager (Restaurants)

Kontak Recruitment; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1 300 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A restaurant management company is seeking a General Manager to oversee operations across various locations in Gauteng. The role includes driving profitability, managing quality standards, and improving guest satisfaction. Candidates must possess strong leadership skills and extensive experience in restaurant management, supported by a relevant degree. This permanent position offers a competitive annual salary between R1.3 and R1.5 million, with responsibilities that include operational oversight and strategic support for growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ senior management experience within restaurant or hospitality operations.
• Proven experience overseeing multiple restaurant locations.
• Working knowledge of health, safety, and food-related compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across all restaurant locations.
• Drive profitability, service quality, and guest satisfaction.
• Lead, develop, and support management teams.

Skills

People leadership

Financial management

Performance management

Education

Degree or diploma in Hospitality Management or related field

Job description

General Manager (Restaurants) (JB5844)

Remote, Gauteng

R1.3 to R1.5 Million Annually

Permanent

A management company that manages restaurants is appointing a General Manager to oversee operational performance across all restaurant locations. The role is accountable for profitability, quality standards, and guest satisfaction while ensuring consistent operational execution. Working closely with leadership and site-based management teams, the General Manager drives performance, controls costs, and supports strategic and growth initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Hospitality Management, Business Management, or a related field
• 5+ years’ senior management experience within restaurant or hospitality operations
• Proven experience overseeing multiple restaurant locations
• Strong people leadership and performance management capability
• Solid financial management experience including budgeting and cost control
• Working knowledge of health, safety, and food-related compliance requirements
• Ability to lead remotely while supporting on-site teams

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across all restaurant locations
• Drive profitability, service quality, and guest satisfaction
• Lead, develop, and support management teams
• Monitor budgets, manage costs, and review financial performance
• Ensure consistent operational standards and compliance across locations
• Partner with leadership on strategy, performance management, and growth initiatives
• Support restaurant openings, operational improvements, and performance optimisation

Important Note

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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