131 Kitchen Manager jobs in Johannesburg

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Leadership & Staff Management: Supervise, train, and motivate a team of front-of-house and back-of-house staff; create staff schedules and ensure adequate coverage for smooth operations; conduct regular performance reviews and foster professional development.
• 2. Customer Service: Ensure a superior dining experience for all guests, addressing and resolving any complaints or issues promptly; monitor and maintain high standards of service quality and guest satisfaction; act as the face of the restaurant, building strong relationships with regular patrons.
• 3. Operational Management: Oversee all aspects of restaurant operations, including inventory management, supplier relations, and cost control; implement and enforce health, safety, and hygiene standards in compliance with local regulations; manage reservations and optimize seating arrangements to maximize revenue.
• 4. Financial Management: Monitor budgets, control expenses, and track financial performance; analyze sales trends and implement strategies to boost revenue and profitability; collaborate with the owner or senior management to set and achieve business goals.
• 5. Marketing & Promotions: Assist in planning and executing marketing campaigns and special events; promote the restaurant through social media and other platforms to attract new customers; ensure that branding and messaging align with the restaurant’s identity.

• Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or in a similar leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations, including front-of-house and back-of-house processes.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficiency in restaurant management software and basic financial reporting.

• Certification in hospitality or restaurant management.
• Experience in managing a luxury or fine-dining establishment.
• Familiarity with wine and cocktail programs is a plus.

• Lead a passionate and talented team in a renowned establishment.
• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Staff Management

  Supervise, train, and motivate a team of front-of-house and back-of-house staff. Create staff schedules and ensure adequate coverage for smooth operations. Conduct regular performance reviews and foster professional development.

• Customer Service

  Ensure a superior dining experience for all guests, addressing and resolving any complaints or issues promptly. Monitor and maintain high standards of service quality and guest satisfaction. Act as the face of the restaurant, building strong relationships with regular patrons.

• Operational Management

  Oversee all aspects of restaurant operations, including inventory management, supplier relations, and cost control. Implement and enforce health, safety, and hygiene standards in compliance with local regulations. Manage reservations and optimize seating arrangements to maximize revenue.

• Financial Management

  Monitor budgets, control expenses, and track financial performance. Analyze sales trends and implement strategies to boost revenue and profitability. Collaborate with the owner or senior management to set and achieve business goals.

• Marketing & Promotions

  Assist in planning and executing marketing campaigns and special events. Promote the restaurant through social media and other platforms to attract new customers. Ensure that branding and messaging align with the restaurant’s identity.

• Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or in a similar leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations, including front-of-house and back-of-house processes.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficiency in restaurant management software and basic financial reporting.

• Certification in hospitality or restaurant management.
• Experience in managing a luxury or fine-dining establishment.
• Familiarity with wine and cocktail programs is a plus.

• Lead a passionate and talented team in a renowned establishment.
• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Leadership & Staff Management:
o Supervise, train, and motivate a team of front-of-house and back-of-house staff.
o Create staff schedules and ensure adequate coverage for smooth operations.
o Conduct regular performance reviews and foster professional development.

2. Customer Service:
o Ensure a superior dining experience for all guests, addressing and resolving any
complaints or issues promptly.
o Monitor and maintain high standards of service quality and guest satisfaction.
o Act as the face of the restaurant, building strong relationships with regular patrons.

3. Operational Management:
o Oversee all aspects of restaurant operations, including inventory management,
supplier relations, and cost control.
o Implement and enforce health, safety, and hygiene standards in compliance with local
regulations.
o Manage reservations and optimize seating arrangements to maximize revenue.

4. Financial Management:
o Monitor budgets, control expenses, and track financial performance.
o Analyze sales trends and implement strategies to boost revenue and profitability.
o Collaborate with the owner or senior management to set and achieve business goals.

5. Marketing & Promotions:
o Assist in planning and executing marketing campaigns and special events.
o Promote the restaurant through social media and other platforms to attract new
customers.
o Ensure that branding and messaging align with the restaurant’s identity.

Key Requirements:
• Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or in a similar leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations, including front-of-house and back-of
house processes.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficiency in restaurant management software and basic financial reporting.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Certification in hospitality or restaurant management.
• Experience in managing a luxury or fine-dining establishment.
• Familiarity with wine and cocktail programs is a plus.

Why Join Us?
• Lead a passionate and talented team in a renowned establishment.
• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. 

• Manage and lead front-of-house operations to ensure smooth service and guest satisfaction
• Drive service excellence and uphold brand standards
• Oversee staff recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance management
• Collaborate with the kitchen and bar teams to ensure seamless communication and operations
• Monitor financials including budgets, stock control, and daily cash-ups
• Ensure health, safety, and hygiene compliance at all times

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Restaurant Manager or General Manager in a high-volume, upmarket restaurant or hospitality venue
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational abilities
• Customer-focused with a keen eye for detail and quality
• Solid understanding of restaurant financials, POS systems, and service protocols
• Hospitality or business-related qualification is advantageous