Senior Restaurant Manager

Hospitalityandoutdoor; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector seeks a Senior Restaurant Manager for their 5-star wine estate hotel in Stellenbosch. The role involves direct operations within the hotel’s food and beverage outlets, ensuring superior guest service and efficient management of finances. Candidates should have significant experience in food & beverage operations, a relevant degree, and a passion for excellence in service. This position offers a competitive salary and additional benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for the right professional.

Benefits

Company benefits

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in Food & Beverage Operations in a supervisory role.
• Minimum of three years at management level.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Hotel Restaurant team to maintain operational standards.
• Oversee daily operations and manage food & beverage service.
• Prepare and monitor annual Operating, Capex & OE budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Flexibility

Service Orientation

Education

Degree/Diploma in Hospitality Management

WSET/CWA certification

Job description

Hospitality and Outdoor – New Vacancy – Hotel Senior Restaurant Manager

5-star Wine Estate Hotel – Stellenbosch – Western Cape

Direct operations within the Hotel Food & Beverage outlet to maximise performance and profitability by creating a positive and productive work environment, ensuring superior guest service and compliance with quality, hygiene and operational standards.

Requirements

-Lead the Hotel Restaurant team with service excellence, maintaining operational standards whilst looking for innovation.

-Maintain overall responsibility for F&B service in the hotel restaurant, bars and room service.

-Oversee daily operations, providing a proactive work environment to team members.

-Create concepts, plan execution and ensure stock is maximised for group functions/special events.

-Ensure the smooth running of Mid-month and Monthly beverage stock counts.

-Prepare and monitor annual Operating, Capex & OE budgets, costs, control systems and procedures.

-Maximise business opportunities in revenue, cost of sales and other expenses in line with budget.

-Monitor and control cash flow, stock control, credit control and debtors management checklist and taking appropriate/remedial action as required.

-Ensure consistent and effective performance management is applied to all, giving guidance and feedback as appropriate and establish a culture of discipline.

-Perform HR related administration and ensure that it is kept up to date and reporting submitted on time.

-Work closely with HR and other support functions to ensure systems and procedures adhered to as required.

-Champion training programmes and development of staff to build high performance teams and conduct regular coaching and feedback.

-Maintain effective and positive working relationships with team members and other operational/support areas.

-5 year’s experience in Food & Beverage Operations in a supervisory role, with a minimum of three years at management level.

-Degree/Diploma in Hospitality Management desirable.

-WSET/CWA certification advantageous.

-Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a hands-on management approach.

-Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, with the flexibility to adapt to shifting dynamics.

-A creative and innovative thinker, willing and able to inspire teams with a desire to exceed guest expectations at all times.

-Passion and knowledge for wines.

-Exposure and understanding of restaurant administration and financials.

-Able to work flexible hours, weekends, and public holidays.

-A vibrant and responsible approach with a cheerful and service-orientated outlook.

-Candidates must have valid South African identification and a clear criminal record.

Package

-Salary: R46 000 per month, depending on experience

-Additional company benefits

-This is a live-out position

Start Date: Urgent

• To apply: https://www.hospitalityandoutdoor.co.za/job/hotel-senior-restaurant-manager-stellenbosch-western-cape/