Restaurant & Bar Manager

Profile Personnel; KwaMaqoma; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established client in the hospitality industry is seeking a Restaurant & Bar Manager in KwaMaqoma to oversee daily operations, manage staff, and ensure a high-quality guest experience. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in hotel management and at least 2 years of restaurant management experience. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with fluency in English, are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years proven experience in hospitality / restaurant management.
• Fluent in English; isiXhosa or Afrikaans advantageous.
• Valid drivers’ license required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor service standards for high-quality guest experience.
• Oversee daily operations, staffing, and budget management.
• Train and mentor a team of four staff members.
• Monitor guest feedback and enhance satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Numeracy proficiency

Computer literacy

POS experience

Fluent in English

Education

Matric

Diploma in Hotel Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Food & beverage management software

Job description

A well-established client in the hospitality industry in Fort Beaufort is looking to appoint a Restaurant & Bar Manager to oversee the daily operations of the restaurant and kitchen.

Requirements

• Matric
• Diploma in Hotel Management, Food and Beverage, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years proven experience in hospitality / restaurant management
• Fluent in English (additional fluency in isiXhosa or Afrikaans is advantageous)
• Numeracy proficiency
• Computer literacy - Microsoft Office and food & beverage management software
• POS experience (Unisolv, Gaap, Pilot etc.)
• Strong leadership, communication and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work shifts that meet operational requirements
• Valid drivers’ license

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor service standards, policies, and processes to ensure a high-quality guest experience.
• Oversee daily operations, including staffing, inventory, and budget management.
• Train, mentor, and manage the restaurant team of four staff members (two front house and two kitchen), fostering a culture of service excellence.
• Monitor guest feedback, identify improvement opportunities, and implement changes to enhance guest satisfaction.
• Support the team in achieving sales, up‑selling, and waste reduction targets.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food safety regulations.
• Collaborate with purchasing to select suitable suppliers for the restaurant’s needs.

Please note :

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.