Junior Restaurant Manager - Franschoek

HotelJobs; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-out position

Job summary

HotelJobs in Franschhoek, Western Cape, invites a polished Junior Restaurant Manager to join a Michelin-style, premium dining team serving up to 140 guests during weddings and tasting experiences. You will assist in daily operations and support senior management in service excellence.

The ideal candidate has hospitality experience in fine-dining, strong leadership, and a commitment to guest experiences; evening and weekend work is required; live-out position with start ASAP.

Qualifications

• Assist daily restaurant operations, opening/closing procedures.
• Supervise front-of-house staff during service and events.
• Maintain Michelin-style presentation and premium service standards.
• Coordinate with kitchen, beverage and events teams for seamless service.
• Experience in fine-dining or luxury hospitality preferred.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• A hospitality qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior management with daily restaurant operations.
• Welcome guests professionally and resolve concerns promptly.
• Support stock control and cash-up procedures.
• Train front-of-house staff in service sequences.
• Schedule reservations and guest flow for up to 140 guests.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Upselling

Menu knowledge

Education

Hospitality qualification

Job description

Hospitality and Outdoor – New Vacancy – Junior Restaurant Manager Wine Estate Restaurant – Franschoek – Western Cape An exceptional Michelin-style restaurant in Franschhoek is seeking a polished, motivated and service-driven Junior Restaurant Manager to join its professional food and beverage team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional who thrives in a premium, high-volume environment and is passionate about refined service, memorable guest experiences and operational excellence. The restaurant accommodates approximately 140 guests and hosts regular dining services, weddings and curated tasting experiences. Reporting to the Senior Restaurant Manager, Food and Beverage Manager and Restaurant General Manager, the Junior Restaurant Manager will support daily operations and help maintain consistently high service standards.

Job Description & Requirements

• Assist senior management with daily restaurant operations, service preparation, opening procedures and closing procedures.
• Supervise, motivate and support front-of-house employees during restaurant service, weddings and tasting experiences.
• Welcome guests professionally and resolve service concerns promptly, calmly and courteously.
• Maintain Michelin-style presentation, attention to detail and premium service standards throughout every guest interaction.
• Coordinate with the kitchen, beverage and events teams to ensure efficient communication and seamless service delivery.
• Assist with reservations, table allocations, guest flow and operational planning for services accommodating up to 140 guests.
• Support stock control, beverage management, cash-up procedures and general restaurant administration.
• Help train front-of-house employees in menu knowledge, service sequence, upselling and guest relations.
• Previous experience as a Junior Restaurant Manager, Restaurant Supervisor or Assistant Restaurant Manager within a fine-dining, premium restaurant or luxury hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of professional food and beverage service, restaurant operations and guest experience standards.
• Experience supporting weddings, events, tastings or high-volume services will be advantageous.
• Confident leadership, communication, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Well-groomed, hands-on and composed during busy services.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• A relevant hospitality qualification will be advantageous.

Package

• Salary: R18 000 – R26 000 per month, DOE
• This is a live-out position.

Start Date: ASAP