Hotel Senior Restaurant Manager
Hotel Senior Restaurant Manager
Location: Stellenbosch, Western CapeSalary: R46k per month CTC inclusive of medical aid & provident
About the Role:Opportunity available in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands, at one of South Africa’s oldest and most celebrated wine farms. Your role is to direct operations to maximise performance and profitability by creating a positive and productive work environment, ensuring superior guest service and compliance with quality, hygiene and operational standards.
Requirements: 5 years’ experience in Food & Beverage Operations in a supervisory role, with a minimum of 3 years at management level.
Degree/Diploma in Hospitality Management desirable.WSET/CWA certification advantageous.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a hands-on management approach.
Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, with the flexibility to adapt to shifting dynamics.
A creative and innovative thinker, willing and able to inspire teams with a desire to exceed guest expectations at all times.
Passion and knowledge for wines.
Exposure and understanding of restaurant administration and financials.
Able to work flexible hours, weekends, and public holidays.
Responsibilities: Lead the Hotel Restaurant team with service excellence, maintaining operational standards whilst looking for innovation.
Maintain overall responsibility for F&B service in the hotel restaurant, bars and room service.Oversee daily operations, providing a proactive work environment to team members.
Create concepts, plan execution and ensure stock is maximized for group functions/special events.
Ensure the smooth running of Mid-month and Monthly beverage stock counts.
Prepare and monitor annual Operating, Capex & OE budgets, costs, control systems and procedures.
Maximise business opportunities in revenue, cost of sales and other expenses in line with budget.
Monitor and control cash flow, stock control, credit control and debtors management checklist and taking appropriate/remedial action as required.
Ensure consistent and effective performance management is applied to all, giving guidance and feedback as appropriate and establish a culture of discipline.
Perform HR related administration and ensure that it is kept up to date and reporting submitted on time.
Work closely with HR and other support functions to ensure systems and procedures adhered to as required.
Champion training programmes and development of staff to build high performance teams and conduct regular coaching and feedback.
Maintain effective and positive working relationships with team members and other operational/support areas.