Senior Restaurant Manager (D12) / Senior Restaurant Bestuurder (D12)

Werkie; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established hospitality brand in Centurion is seeking a Senior Restaurant Manager to lead the daily operations of a high-capacity restaurant. This role requires 5+ years of experience in senior restaurant management, proficient in financial and operational management. Key responsibilities include overseeing restaurant operations and ensuring excellent guest experiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership style and an understanding of gross profit management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in senior restaurant management.
• Strong operational and financial management skills.
• Ability to lead a team of 40+ employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all restaurant operations including kitchen and dining service.
• Lead and support a large team to maintain high service standards.
• Analyze financial performance and manage gross profit.

Skills

Senior restaurant management

Financial management

Operational management

Team leadership

Pilot POS proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Matric Certificate

Tools

Pilot POS

Job description

Description

(eng=Senior Restaurant ManagerOur client are looking for two results-driven Restaurant Managers to lead the daily operations of our high-capacity restaurant in Centurion.

This is a key role for experienced leaders with strong operational, people, and financial management skills — especially in managing Gross Profit (GP) through efficient and structured processes.

Location & Salary

Location: Centurion

• R depending on experience) Available Positions: 1 Start Date: As soon as possible Working Hours: Restaurant hours (includes weekends and shifts)

More About the Company: Our client is a well-established hospitality brand known for its high standards of service, character-filled ambiance, and a unique experience that connects food, culture, and nature.

Passionate about quality, hospitality, and creating meaningful guest moments, they are seeking leaders who will embody these values.

The team is dynamic, professional, and committed to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Operational Management: Oversee all restaurant operations (kitchen, dining, bar) Maintain exceptional hygiene and service standards Manage bookings, shift planning, and service flow
• Team Leadership: Lead and support a team of 40+ employees Recruit, train, and evaluate staff performance Foster a strong culture of accountability and excellence
• Financial Oversight and GP Control: Analyze and manage Gross Profit (GP) and COGS Collaborate with procurement and kitchen to meet targets Monitor inventory, reduce waste, and track costs Ensure menu pricing supports profit goals Review and negotiate supplier agreements Provide weekly/monthly performance and GP reports
• Process Optimization: Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) Streamline operations for efficiency and cost control Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance
• Customer Experience: Ensure an exceptional and memorable guest experience Handle feedback and complaints professionally Uphold brand presentation and service standards

Qualifications and Key Skills

• Matric Certificate
• 5+ years' experience in senior restaurant management
• Proficient in Pilot POS
• Hospitality industry experience strongly preferred
• Deep understanding of GP, COGS, stock, and team oversight
• Leadership style that balances discipline and motivation
• Excellent planning, analytical, and organizational skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment

Application

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Senior Restaurant Bestuurder (Afrikaans)

(afr=Senior Restaurant BestuurderOns klient is op soek na twee resultaatgedrewe Restaurant Bestuurders om die daaglikse bedrywighede van ons hoë-kapasiteit restaurant in Centurion te lei.

Hierdie is 'n sleutelrol vir ervare leiers met uitstekende operasionele vaardighede, mensebestuur, en 'n sterk finansiële ingesteldheid – veral in die bestuur van Brutowins (GP) deur doeltreffende prosesse. Ligging : Centurion Salaris : R

• – R na gelang van ervaring) Beskikbare Posisies : 1 Begindatum : So gou as moontlik Werksure : Restaurant-ure (weeksaande, naweke, skofte)

Meer oor die MaatskappyOns kliënt is 'n gevestigde restaurante-onderneming wat bekend is vir hul hoë standaard van gasvryheid, karaktervolle atmosfeer en 'n unieke ervaring wat kos, kultuur en natuur verbind. Hulle is passievol oor uitmuntende diens, kwaliteitprodukte en die skep van 'n ruimte waar mense saamkom om herinneringe te maak. Die span is dinamies, professioneel en toegewyd aan uitnemendheid – en hulle soek nou leiers wat hierdie waardes sal uitleef.

Verantwoordelikhede

• Operasionele Bestuur : Bestuur daaglikse operasies (kombuis, eetarea en kroeg) Handhaaf diens- en higiënestandaarde Koördineer besprekings, vloei van diens, en vloerbeplanning
• Spanleierskap : Bestuur 40+ personeellede (kombuis and vloer) Werf, lei op, en evalueer personeel Bou 'n span kultuur van aanspreeklikheid en diens
• Brutowins and Finansiële Bestuur : Ontleed GP-marges en bestuur koste van verkope (COGS) Werk saam met kombuis / inkoop om voorraadbeheer te verbeter Bepaal pryse en implementeer strategieë om winsmarges te bereik Monitor verskaffers en onderhandel kostes Verskaf gereelde finansiële verslagdoening
• Prosesbestuur : Ontwikkel en implementeer SOPs Optimaliseer diens- en kombuisprosesse Doen gereelde ouditte op kostebeperking en effektiwiteit
• Kliëntediens en Handelsmerkstandaarde : Verseker 'n uitsonderlike kliëntervaring Hanteer terugvoer en klagtes professioneel Hou standaard van aanbieding en gasvryheid hoog

Posvereistes en Sleutelvaardighede

• Matrieksertifkaat
• Minimum 5 jaar ervaring in restaurantebestuur
• Vaardig wees in Pilot POS
• Ervaring in die gasvryheidsbedryf word sterk verkies.
• Sterk finansiële begrip van GP, COGS, voorraad
• Leierskap, probleemoplossing en mensebestuur
• Analitiese ingesteldheid en aandag aan detail
• Gewoond aan 'n vinnige en hoëdruk restaurantomgewing

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