Restaurant Manager (Meyerton)

Mayfly Agri; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayfly Agri in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations, lead the front-of-house team, and ensure top-tier service and dining standards. The role requires strong stock/cost control, staff scheduling and customer-focused leadership within a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will manage scheduling, training and performance, while maintaining health and safety standards and a clean, professional setting that reflects the brand.

Qualifications

• Matric (National Senior Certificate) is required.
• 3–5 years' experience managing a restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, stock control and cost management.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Good administrative and organizational ability.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Own transport would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing the restaurant's daily operations and service delivery.
• Leading, motivating and managing the front-of-house team.
• Ensuring consistently high customer service and dining standards.
• Managing staff scheduling, attendance, performance and training.
• Overseeing stock control, ordering, wastage and cost management.
• Monitoring cash-ups, daily reconciliations and operational procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety and food-handling standards.
• Handling customer queries and resolving complaints professionally.
• Monitoring restaurant sales and identifying opportunities to improve revenue.
• Working closely with the kitchen and management team to ensure smooth service.
• Maintaining a clean, professional and well-presented restaurant environment.

Skills

Restaurant operations

Stock control

Cost management

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Administrative ability

Pressure handling

Shift work

Weekend work

Education

National Senior Certificate (Matric)

Job description

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a National Senior Certificate (Matric)
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience managing a restaurant
• Must have strong knowledge of restaurant operations, stock control and cost management
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Good administrative and organizational ability
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Own transport would be advantageous

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing the restaurant's daily operations and service delivery.
• Leading, motivating and managing the front-of-house team.
• Ensuring consistently high customer service and dining standards.
• Managing staff scheduling, attendance, performance and training.
• Overseeing stock control, ordering, wastage and cost management.
• Monitoring cash-ups, daily reconciliations and operational procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety and food-handling standards.
• Handling customer queries and resolving complaints professionally.
• Monitoring restaurant sales and identifying opportunities to improve revenue.
• Working closely with the kitchen and management team to ensure smooth service.
• Maintaining a clean, professional and well-presented restaurant environment.