Restaurant Manager: Lead Service, Food & Wine Experience

HotelJobs; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

HotelJobs in Stellenbosch seeks a Restaurant Manager to lead a high-end dining operation, ensuring guest experiences are exceptional while driving profitability and cost control. You will manage a dynamic team, oversee events and daily operations, and maintain high standards of service and hygiene.

The ideal candidate has extensive F&B experience, strong leadership, and a passion for wine, food, and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ F&B experience; including 3 years in management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, stock and costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the restaurant team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Drive service excellence, guest recovery and high hygiene standards.
• Oversee daily operations, functions and events.
• Manage stock, costs, revenue and operational budgets.
• Ensure strong cash handling, compliance and admin controls.
• Coach staff through hands-on leadership and performance development.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Team development

Operations management

Budgeting & cost control

Education

Hospitality qualification (advantageous)

Job description

HotelJobs in Stellenbosch seeks a Restaurant Manager to lead a high-end dining operation, ensuring guest experiences are exceptional while driving profitability and cost control. You will manage a dynamic team, oversee events and daily operations, and maintain high standards of service and hygiene.

The ideal candidate has extensive F&B experience, strong leadership, and a passion for wine, food, and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.