Wine Bar Manager | Foreshore – Cape Town | Trendy Wine Bar and Restaurant

Recruit for Africa PTY Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Wine Bar Manager for a trendy wine bar and restaurant in Cape Town. The role involves overseeing daily operations, leading a team, and ensuring exceptional service. Candidates should possess strong wine knowledge and experience in inventory management. Salary ranges from R15,000 to R20,000 gross, based on experience, with potential performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Strong inventory and food costing experience is non-negotiable.
• Previous experience in a similar role or boutique bar environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Full day-to-day management of a 60-seater wine bar.
• Leading and motivating the team with energy and hands-on presence.
• Accurate food costing, stock control, and inventory management.
• Working closely with ownership to grow revenue and improve profit margins.
• Driving service standards, atmosphere, and customer loyalty.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Inventory and food costing experience

Engaging personality

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

Wine Bar Manager to join Foreshore – Cape Town, a trendy wine bar and restaurant. We’re looking for a WINE BAR MANAGER to bring life, energy, and precision to one of Foreshore’s trendiest wine destinations.

Responsibilities

• Full day-to-day management of a 60-seater wine bar
• Leading and motivating the team with energy and hands-on presence
• Accurate food costing, stock control, and inventory management
• Working closely with ownership to grow revenue and improve profit margins
• Ensuring wine knowledge is shared across the team and represented in every guest interaction
• Driving service standards, atmosphere, and customer loyalty

Bar hours

• Tues – Fri: 11 AM to close
• Saturday: 2 PM to close

Must-Haves

• Wine knowledge: Essential!
• Strong inventory and food costing experience – tracking performance is non-negotiable
• An engaging, bubbly personality that lights up a room and connects with both customers and team
• Previous experience in a similar role or boutique bar environment

What’s On Offer

• R15,000 – R20,000 Gross, based on experience
• Potential for a performance-based turnover bonus if you help us grow

Application

To apply for Wine Bar Manager | Foreshore – Cape Town | Trendy Wine Bar and Restaurant, please send your CV as a Word document with up-to-date employment history and a full-length photo inserted in the CV.

Notice

We appreciate all applications. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment within 10 working days of the application.

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