Restaurant Manager

The Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee operations and maintain high standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive food knowledge, and a commitment to excellent customer service. Responsibilities include managing revenue goals and ensuring a productive environment. This role offers a chance to lead in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 Years proven work experience as a Restaurant Manager or similar role.
• Extensive knowledge of food and beverage management.
• Strong financial management skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the restaurant’s revenue and profitability goals.
• Ensure high production and customer-service standards.
• Lead and motivate staff effectively.

Skills

Customer service experience

Leadership and motivational skills

Food and beverage knowledge

Problem-solving approach

Effective communication

Education

Matric

Hospitality or Food Services Management Qualification

Tools

Restaurant management software

Job description

Overview

Job title: Restaurant Manager

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: November 23, 2025

Description :

• The Restaurant Manager’s responsibilities include maintaining the restaurant’s revenue, profitability and quality goals. You will ensure an efficient restaurant operation, as well as maintain high production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards.

Minimum Requirements :

• Matric
• Hospitality or Food Services Management Qualification
• 1 - 2 Years proven work experience as a Restaurant Manager or similar role
• Proven customer service experience as a manager
• Extensive food and beverage (F&B) knowledge, with ability to remember and recall ingredients and dishes to inform customers and waitering staff
• Familiarity with restaurant management software
• Strong leadership, motivational and people skills
• Acute financial management skills
• Hands on Problem Solving approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Friendly, courteous and service-orientated
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
• Effective communication with members of staff as well as Guests of the Hotel
• Honest and trustworthy beyond approach
• Great attention to detail
• Presentable / Professional appearance and well spoken
• Team Player who leads by example
• Proactive in approach
• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills
• Hospitality / Hotel / Restaurant jobs