Hotel Restaurant Manager

HotelJobs; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

HotelJobs in Stellenbosch seeks a Restaurant Manager to lead a high-end dining operation, ensuring guest experiences are exceptional while driving profitability and cost control. You will manage a dynamic team, oversee events and daily operations, and maintain high standards of service and hygiene.

The ideal candidate has extensive F&B experience, strong leadership, and a passion for wine, food, and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ F&B experience; including 3 years in management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, stock and costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the restaurant team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Drive service excellence, guest recovery and high hygiene standards.
• Oversee daily operations, functions and events.
• Manage stock, costs, revenue and operational budgets.
• Ensure strong cash handling, compliance and admin controls.
• Coach staff through hands-on leadership and performance development.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Team development

Operations management

Budgeting & cost control

Education

Hospitality qualification (advantageous)

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!