Restaurant Manager – Boutique Hospitality Destination

wine.co.za; Franschhoek; Sur place; ZAR 420 000 - 660 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Wine.co.za in Franschhoek seeks an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead day-to-day operations across restaurant service, weddings, functions and events at a boutique wine and hospitality destination in the Franschhoek Valley.

This hands-on leadership role requires a calm, solutions‑focused approach, strong wine knowledge, and the ability to deliver exceptional experiences from guest arrival to farewell, while maintaining health, safety and stock controls.

Qualifications

• Proven restaurant management experience.
• Experience with weddings, functions and events is preferred.
• 5-star boutique estate or premium hospitality experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and organisational abilities.
• Excellent stock control and operational skills.
• Solid wine knowledge and guest service focus.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.

Responsabilités

• Lead and develop the front-of-house team.
• Drive daily restaurant operations and service excellence.
• Plan and execute weddings, functions and events.
• Maintain health, safety and hygiene compliance.
• Manage stock control, inventory and ordering.
• Deliver guest relations and resolve challenges.
• Support wine service and staff wine training.
• Ensure seamless execution from preparation through to completion.

Connaissances

Restaurant management

Leadership

Events planning

Wine knowledge

Stock control

English

Afrikaans

Description du poste

# Restaurant Manager – Boutique Hospitality DestinationWednesday, 28 October, 2026Christine LoopstraFranschhoekAn exciting opportunity awaits at a beautiful **boutique wine and hospitality destination in the Franschhoek Valley****.** Our client is seeking an experienced **Restaurant Manager** to take ownership of the day-to-day operation and lead the team across **restaurant service, weddings, functions and special events** — ensuring every detail is executed to the highest standard.This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands that outstanding hospitality is found in both the big moments and the small details.Lead. Execute. Create Exceptional Experiences. **Responsibilities include but are not limited to:*** Leading and developing the F&B team* Driving daily restaurant operations and service excellence* Planning and executing weddings, functions and events* Implementing and maintaining operational standards* Managing stock control, inventory and ordering* Ensuring health, safety and hygiene compliance* Managing guest relations and resolving challenges* Supporting wine service, sales and staff wine training* Ensuring seamless execution from preparation through to completion**Criteria:*** Proven Restaurant Management experience* 5-star, boutique estate or premium hospitality experience preferred* Strong leadership and organisational ability* Solid experience in events and functions* Excellent stock control and operational skills* Strong wine knowledge* Hands-on, calm and solutions-focused approach* Fluent in English and Afrikaans* A charming, sincere and professional personalityA wonderful opportunity for a hospitality leader who takes pride in getting things right — from the first guest arrival to the final farewell **Candidates residing in close proximity to Franschhoek will be considered**For further details and to apply:https://webapp.placementpartner.com/wi/vacancy/?id=helderbergpersonnel&VacRef=SW006605&preview=01e94a0d15e423c352124be3729e89ff