Restaurant Operations & General Manager - Stellenbosch

HotelJobs; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ProStaffSelect is seeking a hands-on Restaurant General Manager and business manager for a busy 120-seat tapas restaurant and artisan brewery near Stellenbosch. The role oversees daily operations and drives profitability.

You will lead staff, manage stock and budgets, ensure exceptional guest experiences, and collaborate with Head Chef and owners. Strong wine and craft beer knowledge, and proficiency with POS systems are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing a busy hospitality operation.
• Experience with wine and craft beer is essential.
• Experience in budgeting, stock control and GP targets.
• Ability to train and motivate service standards.
• Strong knowledge of POS and operating systems.
• Collaborates with Head Chef and owners.
• Self-driven to meet personal targets and incentives.

Skills

Staff management

Wine & beer knowledge

Stock control

Budgeting

GP targets

Guest experience

POS systems

Team communication

Incentive targets

Tools

POS software

Inventory management software

Job description

This popular 120-seater RESTAURANT and ARTISAN BREWERY launched in 2021 has become a key attraction and destination on the outskirts of Stellenbosch. Offering a unique tapas style menu, there is always food on the table and the "family style service" attracts both small and large groups. The terrace restaurant on the adjoining cellar floor level offers amazing mountain views with a similar style a la carte menu for all day dining in the shade. ProStaffSelect are in search of a hands-on, highly organised and financially minded RESTAURANT GENERAL MANAGER and business manager to oversee daily operations of this demanding and VERY BUSY operation.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strengths in managing and controlling staff
• Strong knowledge of signature wines, artisan beers and trending alcoholic beverages
• Proven ability in managing stocks, financial profitability, Budgeting and GP targets
• Ability to drive, train and motivate quality service standards to ensure exceptional guest experience
• Highly efficient and up-to-date on Point of Sale and operating Systems
• Effective and efficient communicator in collaborating joint efforts with the Head Chef and owners
• Self-motivated to reach personal targets and incentives