Restaurant & Lounge Manager

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

Job summary

A luxury dining establishment in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Restaurant & Lounge Manager to oversee fine dining operations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in luxury hospitality management, strong leadership skills, and a passion for providing exceptional service. This role offers a prestigious working environment with opportunities for career growth within an international luxury brand.

Benefits

Prestigious working environment

Career growth within a luxury brand

Opportunity to work with elite clientele

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in luxury hospitality or fine dining management.
• Proven leadership abilities focused on team development.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the restaurant and lounge.
• Maintain service standards and overall guest experience.
• Lead and train staff to deliver exceptional service.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Restaurant Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Time Management

Customer Service

Hotel Experience

Hospitality Experience

Bartending

Job description

Overview

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an exceptional Restaurant & Lounge Manager to join a prestigious luxury private lounge and fine dining restaurant in Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal. This opportunity is ideal for a polished hospitality professional with a strong background in fine dining guest relations and luxury service standards.

Salary

Negotiable dependent on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the fine dining restaurant and private members lounge.
• Maintain the highest standards of service, ambiance and overall guest experience.
• Lead, train and motivate staff to deliver exceptional service and uphold brand values.
• Ensure personalised guest and member satisfaction through attention to detail and professional service delivery.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Concierge team to curate exclusive dining experiences and private events.
• Manage stock control, revenue reporting and ensure operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Minimum of 35 years experience in luxury hospitality or fine dining management.
• Proven leadership abilities with a focus on team development and service excellence.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A passion for refined service, exclusivity and guest-centric experiences.
• Professional and polished presentation with a high level of discretion.

What is Offered

• A prestigious and refined working environment.
• The opportunity to work with an elite and high-profile clientele.
• Career growth within a respected international luxury brand.

This is a remarkable opportunity for a driven and sophisticated hospitality professional to advance their career in one of South Africa's most exclusive dining environments.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to Kendrick Recruitment to apply.

Required Skills

• Culinary Experience
• Restaurant Experience
• Food Preparation Experience
• Time Management
• Customer Service
• Hotel Experience
• Taleo
• Hospitality Experience
• Barista Experience
• Bartending
• POS
• 10 Key Calculator

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1