Restaurant Manager: BOH-Driven Ops & Guest Experience

HotelJobs; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund

Quarterly Incentive Bonus

Job summary

HotelJobs is seeking a mature Restaurant Manager with a strong BOH focus (70%) and front-of-house leadership (30%) to drive kitchen excellence and guest experiences. The role requires hands-on leadership and the ability to manage costs, stock, and hygiene across departments.

You will oversee kitchen teams, coordinate service for 230 seats, and lead FOH staff with a focus on service recovery and guest satisfaction, using Micros POS and stock systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ proven restaurant management experience.
• Strong BOH expertise with hands-on kitchen management.
• Oversee multiple kitchen departments.
• Solid knowledge of stock control, cost management, and hygiene compliance.
• FOH management experience with excellent customer service skills.
• Familiarity with Micros POS and stock systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen departments: hot, cold, pastry, prep.
• Implement and maintain strict health, safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage the full stock cycle: ordering, receiving, stock takes, wastage, cost control.
• Supervise and coordinate a team of ±15 staff.
• Ensure smooth service delivery for 230 seats and small functions.
• Lead FOH operations: manage waiters, engage with guests, resolve service issues.
• Utilize Micros POS and stock systems effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication

Financial awareness

Tools

Micros POS

Stock systems

Job description

HotelJobs is seeking a mature Restaurant Manager with a strong BOH focus (70%) and front-of-house leadership (30%) to drive kitchen excellence and guest experiences. The role requires hands-on leadership and the ability to manage costs, stock, and hygiene across departments.

You will oversee kitchen teams, coordinate service for 230 seats, and lead FOH staff with a focus on service recovery and guest satisfaction, using Micros POS and stock systems.