HOTEL SCHOOL (DURBAN CAMPUS) RESTAURANT MANAGER (REF: 1655)

Durban University of Technology; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African university seeks a Restaurant Manager to oversee a high-demand restaurant and train students. Candidates must have a B Tech Degree in Food and Beverage or Hospitality Management, along with at least 5 years of senior experience in hospitality. The role includes ensuring restaurant profitability and sustainability while fostering student learning. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, with a focus on equity in hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in a senior position in a reputable hotel or hospitality organization.
• Affiliation to a professional body (e.g., Restaurant Association of South Africa) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high demand ala carte/banqueting restaurant.
• Ensure a sustainable and profitable restaurant.
• Train and develop students through experiential learning.

Skills

Business acumen

Training and development

Hospitality management

Education

B Tech Degree in Food and Beverage or Hospitality Management

Job description

Restaurant Manager – Minimum Requirements

• B Tech Degree in Food and Beverage or Hospitality Management or equivalent
• At least 5 years relevant experience (senior position) in a reputable hotel or hospitality organisation
• Strong business acumen
• Training and development experience will be an added advantage
• Affiliation to a professional body e.g. Restaurant Association of South Africa or (RASA0) or FEDHASA is an advantage

Summary of duties

Amongst others the duties are as follows:

• To manage a high demand ala carte/banqueting restaurant
• To ensure a sustainable / profitable and well managed restaurant
• Train and develop students through experiential learning

HOTEL SCHOOL (DURBAN CAMPUS) EXECUTIVE CHEF: REF: 1654 FIVE (5) YEAR CONTRACT PERFORMANCE BASED

Executive Chef – Minimum Requirements

• Masters or B Tech Degree or equivalent in Food and Beverage or Hospitality Management
• At least 6 years relevant experience in a reputable hotel or catering company
• Training and Development experience will be an added advantage
• Affiliation to a professional body e.g. South African Chefs Association (SACA) is recommended

Sous Chef

• B Tech Degree or equivalent in Food and Beverage or Hospitality Management
• At least 5 years industry experience (senior position) in a reputable hotel or catering company
• Training and Development experience will be an added advantage
• Affiliation to a professional body e.g. South African Chefs Association (SACA) is recommended

Chef

• National Diploma in Catering Management /Professional Cookery or equivalent
• At least 5 years industry experience in a reputable hotel or catering company
• Training and Development experience will be an added advantage
• Affiliation to a professional body e.g. South African Chefs Association (SACA) is recommended

Summary of duties

Amongst others the duties are as follows:

• Preparation of wide cuisine within Hotel School Restaurant
• Ensure a profitable /sustainable and well managed kitchen
• Train and develop students through Experiential Learning

Salary: Market related plus benefits

Grade: 8

Contact Person: Miss MN Mthembu, Tel [phone]

Status of Position: 5 year contract, Performance based

Please complete an official application for employment form and send a detailed CV and a covering letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for to: [e-mail].

Application form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.

CLOSING DATE: 06 AUGUST 2025

“While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be in terms of the University’s equity policy”

“The University reserves the right not to appoint”