Hotel Restaurant Manager

Tanya Serra; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Restaurant Manager position in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa, with Tanya Serra, seeks a hands‑on leader to drive daily operations in a high‑end hospitality environment and deliver memorable guest experiences. You’ll lead a team, manage stock and budgets, and ensure service excellence with strong profitability.

Requirements include 5+ years F&B experience (3 in management), hospitality qualification advantageous, and outstanding leadership and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ F&B experience, including 3 years in management.
• Hospitality qualification advantageous.
• Strong financial and operational acumen.
• Hands‑on, energetic and solutions‑driven.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the restaurant team
• Driving exceptional guest experiences and service recovery
• Overseeing daily restaurant operations, functions & events
• Managing stock, costs, revenue and operational budgets
• Ensuring strong cash, compliance and administrative controls
• Coaching and developing team members through hands‑on leadership
• Maintaining consistently high quality, hygiene and service standards
• Working closely with other operational departments to ensure a seamless guest experience

Skills

F&B experience

Management experience

Guest service orientation

Leadership skills

Education

Hospitality qualification

Job description

RESTAURANT MANAGER | STELLENBOSCH

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Restaurant Manager to take the lead in a dynamic, high-end hospitality environment where food, wine, people and exceptional guest experiences are at the heart of everything.

We’re looking for a hands‑on leader who can drive daily restaurant operations, inspire a high‑performing team and ensure outstanding service standards while keeping a strong focus on profitability, cost control and operational excellence.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Leading and developing the restaurant team
• Driving exceptional guest experiences and service recovery
• Overseeing daily restaurant operations, functions & events
• Managing stock, costs, revenue and operational budgets
• Ensuring strong cash, compliance and administrative controls
• Coaching and developing team members through hands‑on leadership
• Maintaining consistently high quality, hygiene and service standards
• Working closely with other operational departments to ensure a seamless guest experience

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum 5 years’ F&B experience, including 3 years in management
• Hospitality qualification advantageous
• Strong financial and operational acumen
• Passionate about food & wine
• WSET/CWA qualification desirable
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
• A genuine passion for guest service and team development
• Hands‑on, energetic and solutions‑driven
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment, including weekends & public holidays

If you are a vibrant, responsible and service‑focused hospitality professional who loves leading people and creating memorable guest experiences, we’d love to hear from you!

Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa.