Junior Restaurant Manager

Kendrick Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Restaurant Manager for a busy restaurant in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. This role involves assisting in day-to-day operations, supervising teams, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of management experience in the restaurant industry and strong communication skills. This position offers a salary range of R12,000 - R15,000 per month and the chance to grow within the hospitality sector.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a restaurant supervisory or junior management role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Basic understanding of restaurant operations and financial controls.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and grow within the role.
• Familiarity with point-of-sale systems and general computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the restaurant.
• Assist in supervising front-of-house and back-of-house teams to ensure smooth service.
• Ensure high levels of customer service and satisfaction.
• Help manage staff scheduling and monitor timekeeping.
• Participate in stock control, ordering, and inventory checks.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and compliance with health and safety standards.
• Handle basic customer complaints professionally and efficiently.
• Assist with the implementation of company procedures and operational standards.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure consistent food quality and timely service.
• Provide leadership and motivation to junior staff members.

Skills

Restaurant Experience

Labor Cost Analysis

Hospitality Experience

Cost Management

Assistant Manager Experience

Management Experience

Profit & Loss

Computer Literacy

Leadership Experience

P&L Management

Restaurant Management

Retail Management

Job description

Junior Restaurant Manager Port Elizabeth Eastern Cape

Salary : R12000 R15000 (Negotiable Depending on Experience)

Kendrick Recruitment is now seeking a proactive and motivated Junior Restaurant Manager for a busy and wellestablished restaurant group based in Port Elizabeth Eastern Cape . This opportunity is perfect for an aspiring hospitality professional looking to grow within a dynamic team and gain valuable managerial experience in a highpaced environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Support the Senior Manager in overseeing the daytoday operations of the restaurant

Assist in supervising frontofhouse and backofhouse teams to ensure smooth service

Ensure high levels of customer service and satisfaction

Help manage staff scheduling and monitor timekeeping

Participate in stock control ordering and inventory checks

Maintain cleanliness hygiene and compliance with health and safety standards

Handle basic customer complaints professionally and efficiently

Assist with the implementation of company procedures and operational standards

Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure consistent food quality and timely service

Provide leadership and motivation to junior staff members

Requirements :

1 3 years of experience in a restaurant supervisory or junior management role

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong customer service orientation

Basic understanding of restaurant operations and financial controls

Ability to work flexible hours including evenings weekends and public holidays

Selfmotivated with a willingness to learn and grow within the role

Familiarity with pointofsale systems and general computer literacy

This position is ideal for a passionate and energetic individual seeking a longterm career in the hospitality industry with the opportunity to develop and progress within a reputable restaurant group.

If you are interested in this position please send your CV to apply.

Key Skills

Restaurant Experience,Labor Cost Analysis,Hospitality Experience,Cost Management,Assistant Manager Experience,Management Experience,Profit & Loss,Computer Literacy,Leadership Experience,P&L Management,Restaurant Management,Retail Management

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 12000 - 15000