Restaurant Manager

Lusaphops; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead a team focused on delivering exceptional guest experiences. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring service excellence, and optimizing profitability. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of restaurant management experience and a passion for hospitality. This position offers an opportunity to create a high-performing restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years restaurant management experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound knowledge of food and beverage operations.

Responsibilities

• Build a motivated, well-trained, and supportive team.
• Conduct regular training and performance reviews.
• Ensure health, hygiene, and professional standards are upheld.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Operational expertise

Interpersonal skills

Education

Hospitality Management diploma or equivalent

Matric (NQF Level 4)

Job description

Our client in the hospitality industry is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead and inspire the restaurant team in delivering exceptional guest experiences.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring service excellence, maximizing profitability, and maintaining compliance with company standards.

This role requires strong leadership, operational expertise, and a passion for creating a welcoming and high-performing restaurant environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build a motivated, well-trained, and supportive team environment
• Conduct regular training and performance reviews
• Ensure health, hygiene, and professional standards are upheld
• Implement action plans to optimize restaurant delivery and exceed guest expectations
• Oversee restaurant administration including meetings, menu planning, costing, equipment control, bookings, and budgets
• Fulfil service requirements promptly and positively
• Handle guest feedback and resolve issues effectively
• Apply HR policies and procedures diligently
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

Requirements

• Matric (NQF Level 4)
• Hospitality Management diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years restaurant management experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound knowledge of food, and beverage operations

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