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Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Manager

Phoenix RecruitmentCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
5 days ago
Job description

Fine Dining Restaurant at a 5

Hotel in the V&A Waterfront is looking for a Restaurant General Manager to lead and manage the restaurant operations to ensure exceptional guest experiences, seamless service delivery and alignment with the hotel’s brand, culture and food & beverage offerings.

The Restaurant Manager plays a critical role in team leadership, operational excellence, financial oversight and fostering a high-performance, guest-centric environment.

Duties

  • Gain a thorough understanding of the restaurant’s concept, brand positioning and F&B offerings.
  • Develop and execute strategies that bring the restaurant vision to life.
  • Clearly communicate the concept and expectations to the team for alignment and buy-in.
  • Ensure all service and operational standards reflect the hotel’s values and etiquette.
  • Manage the delivery of memorable brand-aligned food experiences, special events and seasonal promotions.
  • Train, lead and coach the service team to deliver outstanding guest service :

Conduct training on SOPs, menus, wine service and operational systems.

  • Foster a respectful, motivated and high-performing team culture.
  • Provide regular, constructive performance feedback.
  • Conduct daily team briefings and maintain consistent internal communication.
  • Ensure adherence to grooming and uniform standards.
  • Oversee the use and accuracy of key operational systems : Micros Symphony for POS and daily operations reporting, Dineplan for managing bookings, guest communications and table availability, Timekeeping system for managing attendance and scheduling compliance.
  • Liaise with guests to handle bookings, special requests and bespoke dining experiences.
  • Create and manage detailed function sheets for group reservations and events in coordination with other departments.
  • Lead bi-monthly beverage stock takes (including wine) and ensure accurate reporting.
  • Conduct monthly Operating Equipment (OE) stock takes and reconciliations.
  • Support budgeting processes with operational insights and proposals.
  • Collaborate with the F&B Manager to manage expenses, implement cost control measures and maintain effective financial processes.
  • Identify and elevate FOH / BOH operational issues to the F&B Manager for timely resolution.
  • Coordinate and document weekly F&B meetings, ensuring follow-up on key action points.
  • Ensure all Health & Safety protocols are consistently practiced.
  • Monitor hygiene, cleanliness, and safety across all FOH operations.
  • Requirements

  • Grade 12
  • A formal hospitality qualification.
  • At least 3–5 years’ experience in a similar leadership role within a high-end or boutique hospitality environment.
  • Wine service or sommelier training (advantageous).
  • Deep understanding of restaurant systems, daily operations, and service delivery.
  • Strong knowledge of wine varieties, food pairings, service standards and cellar practices.
  • Ability to lead, coach and inspire a team to perform at their best.
  • Clear, assertive and respectful communicator, especially in performance management.
  • Skilled in Micros Symphony, Dineplan, timekeeping and stock management platforms.
  • Experience with budgeting, expense tracking and cost control.
  • Strong organizational skills with a meticulous eye for detail.
  • Passionate about creating exceptional guest dining experiences.
  • Highly responsible, reliable and aligned with brand etiquette and culture.
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