Junior Restaurant Manager - Vryheid

Nando's South Africa; Vryheid; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Junior Restaurant Manager in Vryheid, South Africa. The role requires dynamic leadership skills to oversee daily operations, ensure compliance, and manage staff. Applicants should have 2-3 years of restaurant management experience and a passion for customer service and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years restaurant management experience required.
• Experience in Microsoft Office is necessary.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective financial administration and control expenditure.
• Perform daily compliance checks for health and safety.
• Assist in recruitment, training, and staff management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to manage people

Knowledge of restaurant operations

Education

Matric

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Closing Date 2025/07/02

Reference Number NAN250625-6

Job Title Junior Restaurant Manager - Vryheid

Department Casas

Job Type Permanent

Reporting To (Job Title) Restaurant Manager

Number of Positions 02

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province KwaZulu-Natal

Location - Town / City Vryheid

Nandos Casa Vryheid

Job Description: Be more than just a Manager! Do you have fire in your belly and purpose in your heart? Do you pour all that you are into all that you do.... and have a little fun on the way? If so, please review the requirements and have the courage to pursue your passion and join the Nando's family.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• At least 2-3 years restaurant management experience
• Experience in Microsoft Office
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage a group of people
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of restaurant operations

Preferred:

• Applicants with more than 3 years restaurant management experience
• Applicants with a valid driver’s license and own vehicle

Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Management

• Ensure correct and effective financial administration according to Nando’s policies & procedures daily.
• Assist in controlling expenditure and achieving expected gross profit margins (stock control, waste management, pilferage, etc).
• Assist in taking corrective actions to improve business performance indicators (Sales: Year on Year & Actual vs. Budget; Gross Profit; Ticket Average; Customer Count; Menu mix; Day parts; Complaints; Labour Turnover; Payroll vs. Turnover) daily.
• Monitor performance against set daily targets (Turnover, Ticket Average; Customer Count).

Operational Management

• Ensure efficient stock control management daily.
• Perform daily compliance checks regarding Health & Safety, Repairs, Maintenance, Cleaning & Hygiene, escalating issues as needed.
• Assist in developing corrective action plans to improve audit results.
• Communicate and ensure compliance with Nando’s operational standards.

People Management

• Assist in developing and monitoring weekly rosters to meet business needs.
• Assist with recruitment, induction, and training of new staff.
• Complete and check attendance registers.
• Assist in ensuring adherence to disciplinary policies.
• Escalate poor performance and provide ongoing feedback.
• Ensure staff are signed off on training materials and procedures.

Marketing Management

• Assist with communication and execution of marketing campaigns.
• Respond to customer complaints per policies.
• Develop corrective actions to improve mystery shopper scores.
• Support local marketing efforts to promote sales and customer base.
• Fulfill the responsibilities of the Restaurant Manager in their absence.