Senior General Manager Parktown

Evolution Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

An established restaurant in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Restaurant General Manager to oversee operations and ensure profitability. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in restaurant management and the ability to communicate fluently in English and Afrikaans. A clear criminal record is mandatory. The position offers a negotiable salary, equity shares, and monthly profits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in restaurant management.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English and Afrikaans.
• Clear Criminal Record (a polygraph test will be conducted before employment).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall restaurant management, including budgeting and financial planning.
• Hiring, training, and managing restaurant staff.
• Ensuring food and service quality meet standards.
• Overseeing customer service and handling complaints.
• Complying with health and safety regulations.
• Managing inventory levels and suppliers.
• Handling finances, including payroll and expenses.
• Streamlining restaurant operations for efficiency.

Skills

Fluent in English and Afrikaans

Staff Management

Operational Efficiency

Customer Service

Education

Matriculation

Tools

PILOT Software

Job description

Senior Restaurant General Manager Senior Restaurant GM required by an established upmarket Grill and Seafood Restaurant in Parktown (Johannesburg).

My client is seeking a seasoned restaurant manager who embodies entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mentality.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of not only managing restaurant operations but also demonstrating a strong sense of ownership akin to running their own establishment.

They will thrive in an environment where they are empowered to make decisions that directly impact the success and profitability of the restaurant.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Business Management: responsible for the overall management of the restaurant, including budgeting, financial planning, and ensuring profitability.
• Staff Management: hiring, training, and managing restaurant staff, such as chefs, servers, and kitchen personnel.
• Quality Control: ensuring that the food and service meet quality standards and customer expectations.
• Customer Service: overseeing customer service to ensure a positive dining experience and handling customer complaints or issues.
• Health and Safety Compliance: complying with health and safety regulations to maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Inventory & Supply Chain Management: managing inventory levels and suppliers to ensure ingredients are available and costs are controlled.
• Financial Management: handling finances, including payroll, expenses, and revenue tracking.
• Operational Efficiency: streamlining restaurant operations to optimize efficiency and reduce waste.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Matriculation
• 5+ years’ experience in restaurant management
• Ability to communicate fluently in English and Afrikaans
• PILOT Software experience
• Clear Criminal Record (a polygraph test will be conducted before employment contract offered)

Package & Remuneration

Basic Monthly Salary (negotiable and dependent on experience) + equity shares + monthly profits