Restaurant Manager Hazendal Wine Estate

HR Genie; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury wine estate in Stellenbosch seeks a Restaurant Manager to lead its flagship dining venue. This role demands a hands-on hospitality leader with proven experience in a luxury environment. The candidate should have exceptional leadership and communication skills, ensuring outstanding guest experiences and managing restaurant operations effectively. Join a passionate team within one of South Africa's distinctive luxury estates, offering competitive remuneration and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or Assistant Restaurant Manager in a luxury or premium dining environment.
• Strong understanding of fine dining and luxury service standards.
• Confident leader with excellent communication and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop the front-of-house team to deliver high-quality service.
• Ensure personalized guest experiences aligned with luxury hospitality standards.
• Manage daily operations including reservations, staffing, and service flow.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Guest engagement

Detail-oriented

Job description

SUMMARY

a Restaurant Manager who leads refined restaurant service and operations.

POSITION INFO

Restaurant Manager

Hazendal Wine Estate

Hazendal Wine Estate, a historic destination renowned for its refined hospitality and contemporary luxury, is seeking an experienced and guest-focused Restaurant Manager to lead one of its flagship dining venues. This role is ideal for a hospitality professional who understands luxury standards and thrives in a high-expectation, detail-driven environment.

The Role

The Restaurant Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and performance of the restaurant, ensuring seamless operations, exceptional service standards, and memorable guest experiences. You will lead from the floor, inspire your team, and uphold the estate’s reputation for excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop the front-of-house team to deliver consistent, high-quality service
• Ensure personalised, attentive guest experiences aligned with luxury hospitality standards
• Manage daily operations including reservations, staffing, service flow, and guest recovery
• Maintain impeccable standards of presentation, ambience, and cleanliness
• Drive performance through effective rostering, cost control, and stock management
• Collaborate closely with the kitchen, bar, and estate management teams

About You

• Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or Assistant Restaurant Manager in a luxury or premium dining environment
• Strong understanding of fine dining and luxury service standards
• Confident leader with excellent communication and people-management skills
• Highly organised, calm under pressure, and detail-oriented
• Passionate about hospitality, guest engagement, and team development
• Flexible and willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays

Why Join Hazendal Wine Estate

• Work within one of South Africa’s most distinctive luxury wine estates
• Be part of a professional, passionate, and service-driven team
• Opportunity to grow within a dynamic hospitality environment
• Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience

If you are a hands-on hospitality leader with a passion for exceptional service and refined dining experiences, we would love to hear from you.