Restaurant Manager

Hospitality Hire; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead its dinner service team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about people and service, with at least three years in restaurant management in high-end hotels or luxury restaurants. Responsibilities include supervising service teams, enhancing service flow with culinary staff, managing events, and upholding health and safety standards. This role promises a vibrant work environment within one of Cape Town's iconic destinations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in restaurant management within busy 4 or 5 star hotels.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations.
• Experience in leading teams under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Be a visible and hands-on leader, engaging with guests.
• Supervise service teams during busy periods.
• Work closely with the culinary team to enhance service flow.
• Manage events and ensure all details are executed perfectly.
• Conduct floor checks to ensure staff are guest ready.
• Uphold health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Support staff training and development.

Skills

Energetic

Detail oriented

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Solutions driven

Service excellence

Education

Matric

Relevant hospitality qualification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager for the hotel's dinner service who shares their passion for people, service, and creating spaces where guests feel truly at home. If you are energetic, detail oriented, and thrive in a fast paced, guest focused environment, this is your opportunity to grow within one of Cape Towns most loved destinations.

What You Will Bring

• Matric
• Relevant hospitality qualification
• Minimum 3 years of experience in restaurant management within busy 4 or 5 star hotels or luxury restaurants in the Cape Town area
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and lead teams under pressure
• Sound operational and financial awareness with strong attention to detail
• A calm, solutions driven approach and a genuine passion for service excellence

What You Will Do

• Be a visible and hands‑on leader, engaging with guests, resolving concerns, and ensuring every interaction reflects warmth and professionalism.
• Supervise service teams during busy periods, maintaining consistency, timing, and service quality.
• Work closely with the culinary team and supervisors to enhance and improve service flow, and uphold presentation standards.
• Assist in managing events, functions, and special promotions, ensuring all details are perfectly executed.
• Conduct floor checks and pre‑service briefings to ensure staff are guest ready.
• Ensure health, safety, and hygiene standards are upheld in all outlets.
• Support training, development, and performance management to build a motivated and professional team.

Nestled between the ocean and Lions Head, The Hotel is one of Cape Towns most iconic destinations, where relaxed luxury meets heartfelt service. With rooms, world class dining, a newly renovated pool deck, and breathtaking views, this is more than just a workplace.

It is a community built on connection, creativity, and pride in what we do. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Recruitment aligns with The Hotels Employment Equity Plan.