Restaurant Manager (Meyerton)

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd seeks an experienced Restaurant Manager to run daily restaurant operations and service delivery. You will lead, motivate and manage the front-of-house team to ensure consistently high standards.

You will oversee staff scheduling, stock control and cost management, monitor sales and customer satisfaction, and work closely with kitchen and management to ensure smooth service while maintaining a clean, professional dining environment.

Qualifications

• Matric required and at least 35 years of 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

• Manage daily restaurant operations and service delivery.
• Lead, motivate and manage the front-of-house team.
• Maintain high customer service and dining standards.
• Oversee staff scheduling, attendance, performance and training.
• Oversee stock control, ordering, wastage and cost management.
• Monitor cash-ups, daily reconciliations and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and food-handling standards.
• Handle customer queries and resolve complaints professionally.
• Monitor restaurant sales and identify opportunities to improve revenue.
• Collaborate with kitchen/management for smooth service.
• Maintain a clean, professional, presented environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Stock control

Cost management

Education

National Senior Certificate (Matric)

Job description

Minimum requirements for the role:

Must have a National Senior Certificate (Matric) Minimum 35 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 restaurants 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.