Multi-Unit Restaurant Leader | Sit-Down Service Expert

Headhunters; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Headhunters in South Africa is seeking an experienced Multisite Restaurant Manager to oversee day-to-day operations across multiple outlets in your assigned area. You will ensure consistent operational procedures, monitor trends, and take corrective actions to improve performance.

The role requires strong leadership, the ability to delegate, and a focus on detailed, process-driven management. A sit-down service restaurant background, coupled with a valid driver's license, will support success in

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric is required.
• Proven multisite management experience.
• Sit-down service restaurant experience is essential.
• A tertiary qualification is advantageous.
• Strong leadership and delegation ability.
• Proficient Excel and Word skills.
• Detail-oriented and process-driven.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Discretion and integrity in handling operations.
• Problem solving and stress tolerance.
• Market knowledge across functions, businesses and regions.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the smooth day to day running of restaurants in your assigned area.
• Ensure execution of correct operational procedures at all restaurants.
• Stay tuned in with emerging trends that will affect the business.
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability by improving operating standards and taking corrective action.
• Monitor underperforming restaurants and implement action plans to improve profitability.
• Perform routine inspections to measure compliance with operation standards.
• Liaise with internal audit teams to maintain good audit scores and take corrective action as needed.
• Ensure strict OH&S compliance and any applicable local legislation at restaurant level.
• Identify operational and financial risks and create corrective action plans.
• Monitor adherence to financial policies, processes and budgets; drive profitability.
• Submit daily, weekly and monthly reports; provide leadership and strategic direction.
• Manage employee relations in line with company policies; oversee labour efficiency.
• Ensure training and succession planning; support across restaurants.
• Conduct monthly store visits and regular leadership meetings.

Skills

Multisite Management

Sit-down service restaurant experience

Leadership

Delegation

Decision-making

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Discretion and integrity

Problem solving

Stress tolerance

Market knowledge across functions and.

Valid driving license and vehicle

Education

Matric

Tertiary qualification advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Micros POS

Job description

Headhunters in South Africa is seeking an experienced Multisite Restaurant Manager to oversee day-to-day operations across multiple outlets in your assigned area. You will ensure consistent operational procedures, monitor trends, and take corrective actions to improve performance.

The role requires strong leadership, the ability to delegate, and a focus on detailed, process-driven management. A sit-down service restaurant background, coupled with a valid driver's license, will support success in