Restaurant Manager

Rocco & Riley Corporate Catering; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A local catering brand in Stellenbosch is seeking a full-time Restaurant Manager to lead operations at their flagship café. This role involves managing staff, ensuring quality service, and maintaining high standards in food and hygiene. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, experience in restaurant management, and a qualification in hospitality. Join a fast-growing team focused on customer experience and team empowerment.

Qualifications

• Experience in hiring, training, and managing staff.
• Solid knowledge of food, beverage, and coffee service.
• Previous restaurant / café management experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily front and back-of-house operations.
• Drive exceptional customer service and satisfaction.
• Manage, train, and motivate a dynamic team.
• Maintain food, beverage, and coffee quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Handle stock control, ordering, and supplier coordination.

Skills

Strong customer service and leadership skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Organised and proactive

Education

Qualification in Hospitality Management or related field

Job description

Restaurant Manager – Techno Park, Stellenbosch

About Rocco & Riley

Rocco & Riley is a proudly Stellenbosch-based brand bringing fresh energy to the Cape Winelands food scene. We deliver exceptional culinary solutions through our cafés, corporate cafeterias, premium coffee bars, daily staff lunches, catering, and school tuck shops. Our menus are built on quality, convenience, and creativity – with fresh, locally sourced ingredients at the heart of everything we do. Innovation and a passion for people make us the preferred partner for businesses, schools, and local communities seeking top-notch food services.

The Role

We're looking for a full-time, on-site Restaurant Manager to lead our flagship café at Techno Park, Stellenbosch. You'll be the chief-in-charge of day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth service, happy customers, and a motivated team. From managing staff hiring and training to maintaining our high standards in food, coffee, and hospitality, you'll be central to keeping Rocco & Riley's reputation strong. This role also covers inventory control, health & safety compliance, and direct customer engagement – with plenty of scope to bring your own flair to the table.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily front and back-of-house operations
• Drive exceptional customer service and satisfaction
• Manage, train, and motivate a dynamic team
• Maintain food, beverage, and coffee quality standards
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations
• Handle stock control, ordering, and supplier coordination
• Foster a positive, collaborative workplace culture

What We're Looking For

• Strong customer service and leadership skills
• Experience in hiring, training, and managing staff
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Solid knowledge of food, beverage, and coffee service
• Organised, proactive, and able to problem-solve under pressure
• Previous restaurant / café management experience is highly desirable
• A qualification in Hospitality Management or related field is advantageous

Why Join Us?

At Rocco & Riley, you're not just managing a restaurant – you're part of a fast-growing local brand with a playful, people-first culture. We believe in empowering our teams, creating memorable customer experiences, and building something truly unique in Stellenbosch and beyond.