Restaurant Manager

Hospitality Jobs Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment service is seeking a Restaurant Manager for a role in Johannesburg, South Africa. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end restaurant operations and lead a team to maintain service excellence. A degree in Hospitality Management and at least 2 years in a senior management position are required. Strong communication skills and a willingness to work flexible hours are essential. Join this dynamic environment where you can make a meaningful impact on guest experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a senior restaurant management role.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and guest-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Lead, train, schedule, and motivate front-of-house teams to maintain high performance and service standards.
• Ensure excellent guest engagement, proactively handling feedback and resolving complaints.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisational

Education

Degree or diploma in Hospitality Management

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service delivery and operational efficiency
• Lead, train, schedule, and motivate front-of-house teams to maintain high performance and service standards
• Ensure excellent guest engagement, proactively handling feedback and resolving complaints
• Maintain strict compliance with health, safety, hygiene, and food service standards
• Oversee stock control, ordering, inventory, and basic cost management
• Monitor labour, rosters, attendance, and payroll inputs in collaboration with finance
• Compile operational reports and support budgeting and cost‑control initiatives
• Collaborate closely with Food & Beverage, kitchen, banqueting, and events teams
• Support service delivery during peak periods, functions, and special events

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Hospitality Management
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a senior restaurant management role
• Strong leadership, organisational, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and guest‑focused mindset
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and overtime as required
• Between 3–5 Years