Restaurant Manager

A prestigious destination for luxury, fine dining, and world-class wines, is seeking an exceptional Restaurant Manager to lead our renowned dining experience. This role is perfect for a passionate and detail-driven hospitality professional who thrives in refined, high-end environments and is dedicated to delivering seamless service, operational excellence, and unforgettable guest experiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate daily operations of the full portfolio
• Deliver superior service and maximize guest satisfaction
• Engage efficiently and accurately to guests' needs and complaints
• Work alongside Sommelier compiling the wine & beverage list and recommending wine to guests. Ensure wine lists in rooms are updated.
• Staff recruitment & effective management (including rosters + overtime).
• Responsible for stock purchasing, managing stock budget, and flow and working according to the budget
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12, preferably a tertiary qualification in Food Services Management/Hospitality
• 4-5 years of previous Restaurant Manager experience in 5* or luxury establishments
• Wine certification course or similar experience alignment
• Previous Gourmet Guide and Eat Out aligned fine dining experience preferential
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Comfortable in dealing with very distinguished clientele
• Excellent food and wine knowledge
• Excellent ability to pay attention to detail
• High stress tolerance and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Reliable, flexible, adaptable & self-disciplined

This is a live-out role.

📍Location: Western Cape, Stellenbosch