Restaurant General Manager

Restaurant General Manager Luxury Restaurant Paarl Western Cape

Location: Paarl Western Cape

Property: Luxury Restaurant

Position: Live-Out

Salary: Negotiable (DOE)

About the Opportunity

Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Restaurant General Manager for a luxury restaurant based in Paarl Western Cape.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic hospitality professional with extensive luxury restaurant experience to lead the operations of a large-scale high-end dining establishment. The successful candidate will oversee two restaurants each with its own bar ensuring exceptional guest experiences operational excellence and strong financial performance. The ideal candidate will be ready to commence no later than 1 August.

Key Requirements

Extensive experience as a Restaurant General Manager within the luxury restaurant industry

Proven ability to manage large high-volume restaurant operations (300400-seater capacity)

Strong leadership experience managing multiple restaurant teams and departments

Excellent knowledge of food and beverage operations including bar management

Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting stock control and cost management

Excellent guest relations and service recovery skills

Strong organisational administrative and problem-solving abilities

Experience implementing operational procedures and maintaining luxury service standards

Excellent communication and team leadership skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced high-pressure hospitality environment

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations of two luxury restaurants and their respective bar operations

Lead motivate and develop front-of-house and management teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences

Ensure consistently high standards of food beverage and service quality

Manage staffing scheduling performance management and employee development

Oversee stock control purchasing cost management and operational budgets

Maintain excellent guest satisfaction through proactive service and effective complaint resolution

Ensure compliance with health safety and food hygiene regulations

Monitor financial performance and implement strategies to maximise profitability

Work closely with the executive culinary and leadership teams to ensure seamless daily operations

Maintain the highest standards of presentation cleanliness and operational efficiency throughout the property

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess:

Extensive luxury restaurant management experience with a passion for exceptional hospitality

Outstanding leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop large teams

Strong commercial awareness and a results-driven mindset

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

A calm confident and solutions-focused approach under pressure

Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities

A professional hands-on management style with a strong guest-focused approach

The ability to lead a large operation while maintaining impeccable service standards

Package

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Live-Out position

Staff meal provided during shifts

Opportunity to lead a prestigious luxury restaurant operation with two restaurants and dedicated bar facilities

Excellent long-term career growth opportunities

Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within seven working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

Required Skills:

experience

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 95000 - 95000