Restaurant Manager - The Arbour (Lifestyle Group)

db Group; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 975,000 - 1,274,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global opportunities

Rewards & Recognition

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

The Arbour, a new private members' club by db Group, is seeking a restaurant manager to support the general manager in day-to-day operations and uphold exceptional service across guest experience and team performance.

Working with Lifestyle Group, you will drive initiatives, nurture a collaborative culture, and lead by example to deliver a memorable dining experience for guests and staff alike at Malta’s flagship venue.

Qualifications

• A genuine love for culinary experiences & passion for hospitality leadership.
• Proven experience in a high-volume restaurant or hospitality operation, ideally in a senior management role.
• Naturally friendly, customer-oriented, and skilled at creating memorable dining experiences.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in day-to-day operation of the outlet with high service and guest experience standards.
• Lead by example and implement initiatives, identify opportunities for improvement, and foster a collaborative culture.
• Coordinate with Lifestyle Group to deliver an exceptional experience for guests and team members.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Team leadership

Communication skills

Customer-oriented

Job description

The Arbour is an upcoming private members' club opening in St. George's Bay, Malta in October 2026. Developed by db Group with industry expert Jamie Caring, it aims to offer seasonal Mediterranean cuisine, a cocktail lab, cultural programming, and a community space for the island.

As part of our team at Lifestyle Group, you’ll assist in delivering exceptional service at some of Malta’s most iconic and diverse restaurant brands, several of which are featured in the Michelin Guide. Our momentum is only growing, positioning us as one of the island’s leading destinations for career growth in the hospitality sector.

This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing group that is shaping Malta’s hospitality future and offers unmatched opportunities for growth, innovation, and career progression.

You can further explore our current portfolio from here https://lifestyle-grp.com/.

About the Role:

We are currently looking for a restaurant manager to support the general manager in the successful day-to-day operation of the outlet, ensuring consistently high standards across service, operations, guest experience and team performance.

Working closely with the wider Lifestyle Group, you will help implement new initiatives, identify opportunities for improvement and foster a positive, collaborative culture within the venue. You will lead by example, ensuring The Arbour delivers an exceptional experience for both guests and team members.

Our ideal candidate embodies our values and brings:

• A genuine love for culinary experiences & a passion for hospitality leadership.
• Proven experience in a high-volume restaurant or hospitality operation, ideally in a senior management role.
• A natural team player who is at home working in sync with a large team.
• Naturally friendly, customer-oriented, and skilled at creating memorable dining experiences.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy benefits such as:

• Global opportunities, experience hospitality around the globe with our incredible brand relationships
• Rewards & Recognition,we value our team and celebrate your contributions to our success with meaningful rewards and recognition
• Exclusive discounts, enjoy exclusive discounts across the Lifestyle Group & db Group, worldwide!

We look forward to hearing from you!