Restaurant Manager

Fancourt; George; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A premier golf and leisure destination in South Africa is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager. The role includes overseeing the dining experience, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with service standards. Candidates must have at least 3 years in a management role and relevant hospitality qualifications. The position requires strong leadership and excellent communication skills. Suitable candidates should apply online before October 29, 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a leadership/management role.
• Experience in people development, training, and related personnel management.
• Knowledge of customer service and business management principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall quality of the dining experience.
• Manage planning, preparation, staffing, and stock control.
• Ensure compliance with service standards and training requirements.

Skills

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Coaching and mentoring

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Grade 12

Formal tertiary Hospitality Management qualification (minimum NQF5)

Tools

MS Office packages

Job description

NOW RECRUITING - RESTAURANT MANAGER!

Fancourt, South Africa’s premier golfing, leisure and lifestyle destination, is situated in George in the heart of the Garden Route.

Kindly review the role description, and apply if you meet the requirements.

An exciting career opportunity is available for an experienced and motivated Restaurant Manager.

In your capacity as Restaurant Manager you will be responsible for the overall quality of the dining experience. Your role will include a wide variety of duties (planning, preparation, staffing, stock control, service standards, training, etc.).

The position requires someone who is organised, professional, and most importantly, a strong and accountable leader.

We consider the following as essential :

Qualifications

• valid driver’s license would be ideal
• grade 12
• formal tertiary Hospitality Management qualification (minimum NQF5)

Experience & Knowledge

• minimum of 3 years’ experience in a leadership / management role
• minimum of 3 years’ experience in people development and training, diversity management and related personnel management efficiencies; plus a working knowledge of current labour and other relevant legislation
• experience with expense budgets, processes and controls (with exposure to annual budgeting and strategic planning)
• knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, e.g. customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• must be computer literate in normal MS Office packages

Skills & Abilities

• strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• effective communicator (active listening, social perceptiveness, effectively conveying information – verbally and in written form)
• effective coaching and mentoring skills; effective as a teacher, developer and motivator of people
• results orientated / taking ownership - effective at monitoring performance of yourself, other individuals, or elements impacting on the work, to make improvements or take corrective action pro-actively, considering information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems
• Critical thinking (logical problem solving)
• Mathematical reasoning ability
• Time management / can plan and prioritise
• Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making

We are looking for candidates who have their own accommodation in George / surrounds, who are prepared to work weekends, Public holiday and shifts, and who are fit and able to carry out the normal responsibilities attached to this role.

If you believe you have suitable experience and qualifications, please apply online.

Application Process :

Closing date :

29 October 2025

How to apply :

You can apply online at https : / / www.fancourt.co.za / careers-job-listing /

PLEASE NOTE :

The Company’s Employment Equity Plan will be taken into consideration with all appointments. Should you not be contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.