High-Volume Restaurant General Manager | Lead Operations

HotelJobs

Durban

On-site

ZAR 700,000 - 900,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

HotelJobs in Durban is seeking an experienced Restaurant General Manager to lead the daily operations of a busy restaurant. You will supervise staff, coordinate front and back of house, and drive excellent service.

The role requires strong leadership, proven ability to manage high-volume environments, attention to detail, cost control, and effective communication with management, suppliers, and guests.

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years in a similar role.
  • Experience in dealing with high volume, in a similar environment preferred.
  • Strong leadership ability and delegation skills.
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of management, external customers and third-party service providers.
  • Self-motivated and deadline oriented.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure daily store operational requirements are met.
  • Ensure smooth running of front of house and back of house.
  • Supervision of staff.
  • Ensure store hygiene, maintenance, health and safety requirements are met.
  • Beverage cost, food costs and stock control within specified range.
  • Be on duty for busy shifts, weekends and all functions.
  • Ensure effective communication between staff and management.
  • Ensure reports are issued timeously.

Skills

Leadership
Staff supervision
Communication
Problem-solving
Multi-tasking
Attention to detail
Excel
Word
Time management
High-volume experience

Tools

Excel
Word

Job description

HotelJobs in Durban is seeking an experienced Restaurant General Manager to lead the daily operations of a busy restaurant. You will supervise staff, coordinate front and back of house, and drive excellent service.

The role requires strong leadership, proven ability to manage high-volume environments, attention to detail, cost control, and effective communication with management, suppliers, and guests.

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