Assistant Restaurant & Events Manager

Job Description : Assistant Restaurant Events Manager

Location : Stellenbosch

Property Type : Luxury Wine Estate

Salary : R12, – R14, Negotiable DOE

Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking a highly motivated Assistant Restaurant Events Manager to join a luxury wine estate in Stellenbosch.

This role is ideal for a hospitality professional with strong organisational skills, a passion for service excellence, and the ability to support both restaurant operations and event management.

Key Responsibilities

Restaurant Management

• Assist in overseeing daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service and high‑quality food and beverage standards.
• Support in managing restaurant staff, including training, scheduling, and performance reviews.
• Maintain exceptional customer service standards, handling guest feedback professionally.
• Drive positive guest engagement by encouraging reviews and social media mentions.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
• Monitor inventory and place orders while controlling costs.
• Work closely with the kitchen and bar teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Support sales growth through upselling, promotions, and special offerings.
• Manage POS systems, cash‑ups, and reporting of restaurant revenue.
• Conduct stock takes and reconcile variance reports for restaurant and bar operations.
• Communicate marketing promotions to staff and support the collection of guest data.
• Participate in weekly FOH and management meetings, reporting to the Managing Director.

Events Management

General Responsibilities

Requirements

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