Restaurant Manager | Cape Town | Burger Restaurant

Recruit for Africa PTY Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant burger restaurant in De Waterkant, Cape Town is seeking a dedicated Restaurant Manager to lead their team. This role involves overseeing operations, ensuring top-quality customer experiences, and adhering to health standards. The ideal candidate should have a strong leadership background in the hospitality sector and a hands-on approach to management.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a supervisory or assistant management role preferred.
• Calm under pressure with a solutions-first mindset.
• Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support daily restaurant operations.
• Lead and motivate the team during service.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Attention to Detail

Job description

Restaurant Manager | Cape Town | Burger Restaurant

We are looking for a dedicated and driven RESTAURANT MANAGER to join the leadership team and keep the operations running at full speed.

This is a fast-growing, high-energy smash burger joint located in the vibrant heart of De Waterkant, Cape Town

The Role

As Restaurant Manager, you’ll be a key part of the action – leading shifts, supporting the crew, and making sure every burger and guest experience is top-notch. You’ll thrive in a high-paced environment and be the kind of leader who leads by example – dependable, hands-on, and solutions-focused.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and support daily restaurant operations
• Lead and motivate the team during service
• Ensure adherence to health, hygiene, and food safety standards
• Monitor product quality and consistency
• Resolve customer complaints in a calm, professional manner
• Assist in onboarding and training new team members
• Maintain inventory and place orders as needed
• Oversee thorough opening and closing procedures
• Assist with team scheduling and shift coverage
• Handle admin duties including reporting, invoices, and stock management
• Step in to assist wherever needed – from the grill to the floor

What We’re Looking For

• Prior experience in a supervisory or assistant management role (hospitality/restaurant industry preferred)
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Calm under pressure, with a solutions-first mindset
• High attention to detail and a hands-on, can-do attitude
• Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy – someone the team can count on
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays
• Comfortable handling basic admin tasks (stock, rosters, reporting)

Salary Info:

• Salary ZAR 20 – 25k CTC

To apply for Restaurant Manager | Cape Town | Burger Restaurant, please send yourCV in WORD document WITH UP-TO-DATE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND A FULL-LENGTH PHOTO INSERTED ON THE CV.

We appreciate all applications. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment, within 10 working days of the application.

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