Upscale Restaurant Manager - Pre-Opening (Wine-Centric)

Wine Co.; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Wine Co. is seeking a highly motivated Restaurant Manager to join our pre-opening team on the outskirts of Stellenbosch. You will lead the front‑of‑house and oversee guest service to craft exceptional experiences as we establish our new upmarket restaurant.

The ideal candidate holds a formal hospitality qualification (preferred), 3–5 years of managerial experience in an upmarket dining setting, strong wine knowledge, and a guest‑ and service‑centric mindset to build a talented team.

Qualifications

• Formal Hospitality Qualification preferred
• 3–5 years of managerial experience in an upmarket dining environment
• Proficient wine knowledge
• Strong ability to lead, manage and develop a team
• Guest- and service-centric mindset

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the front-of-house team and oversee guest service to ensure exceptional guest experiences.
• Assist with pre-opening setup and operations to establish service standards and workflows.
• Maintain a guest- and service-centric approach across all interactions and departments.

Skills

Management experience

Wine knowledge

Team leadership

Guest‑centric mindset

Education

Formal Hospitality Qualification

Job description

Wine Co. is seeking a highly motivated Restaurant Manager to join our pre-opening team on the outskirts of Stellenbosch. You will lead the front‑of‑house and oversee guest service to craft exceptional experiences as we establish our new upmarket restaurant.

The ideal candidate holds a formal hospitality qualification (preferred), 3–5 years of managerial experience in an upmarket dining setting, strong wine knowledge, and a guest‑ and service‑centric mindset to build a talented team.