164 Restaurant jobs in South Africa

Babylonstoren, located just outside Franschhoek, is looking for an energetic and professional Restaurant Floor Manager to join our team at the Greenhouse Restaurant. This fast-paced, predominantly outdoor restaurant caters to both individual guests and group bookings, requiring a dynamic and service-driven leader to ensure smooth daily operations and an exceptional guest experience.

• A completed National Senior Certificate (Matric / Grade 12).
• Minimum two years of experience in a floor management or similar leadership role within a restaurant environment.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage service, with an emphasis on high-volume service.
• Excellent client service skills and the ability to handle guest feedback professionally.
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English.
• Ability to work hospitality hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Own transport is preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure in a high-paced environment.

• Oversee daily floor operations, ensuring excellent service and guest satisfaction.
• Lead and coordinate front-of-house (FOH) staff, managing scheduling and training.
• Ensure seamless communication between FOH and BOH (kitchen and bar teams).
• Maintain restaurant ambience and cleanliness, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
• Assist with group bookings and events, ensuring smooth execution.
• Handle guest inquiries and special requests, and resolve complaints professionally.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and hospitality standards.

Restaurant Manager – Luxury Hotel | Franschhoek Salary : Negotiable Depending on ExperienceKendrick Recruitment is now seeking a dynamic and passionate Restaurant Manager for a luxury hotel property located in Franschhoek.

This position is ideal for a service-driven hospitality professional with a strong background in restaurant operations and guest relations, looking to lead a talented team and uphold the standards of a high-end culinary experience.Key Responsibilities : Lead and motivate the restaurant team by exampleProvide consistent training, mentoring, and development of staffEnsure excellent food and beverage service, meeting luxury hospitality standardsHost and liaise with guests, responding to requests and feedback professionallyProactively drive sales, generate new ideas, and enhance guest experienceManage budgets and cost controls while maintaining service excellenceEnsure adherence to hygiene and safety standards across all operationsComplete all administrative tasks and reporting related to restaurant operationsRequirements : 2 to 4 years' management experience in a 5-star hotel or fine dining environmentStrong people management and leadership skillsExcellent communication and guest engagement abilityStrong wine knowledge and background in customer servicePractical, hands-on approach and ability to lead from the frontOrganised, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressureProven experience in budgeting, procurement, and cost controlTraining and coaching experience is essentialIdeal Candidate Attributes : Results- and standards-drivenProactive and passionate about hospitalityTeam player with a flexible and positive attitudeStrong sense of ownership and responsibilityAble to adapt and respond to changing operational needsProfessional yet personable, with a warm hosting styleThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional looking to grow their career within a prestigious and beautifully located property.

Candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to submit their CVs to apply.

• Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service during both peak and off-peak hours.
• Monitor quality control in food presentation, preparation, and service.
• Coordinate with kitchen and bar teams for seamless service delivery.
• Maintain cleanliness, ambiance, and hygiene standards in all areas.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and liquor laws.

Staff Management

• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise front-of-house staff (waiters, hostesses, bar staff).
• Conduct regular team meetings, performance evaluations, and disciplinary processes.
• Ensure staff deliver professional, courteous, and knowledgeable service.
• Motivate and lead the team to meet high standards and service excellence.

Customer Service

• Handle customer complaints and queries promptly and professionally.
• Build strong customer relationships and ensure guest satisfaction and repeat business.
• Implement strategies to enhance the guest experience and increase return visits.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, and profitability.
• Monitor daily sales, costs, and margins.
• Conduct stock takes and manage inventory levels (beverages, cleaning supplies, etc.).
• Work with suppliers to ensure best pricing and quality.

Marketing & Promotions

• Assist in planning and executing promotions, events, and marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with social media or marketing teams to boost visibility.
• Analyze trends and competitor activity to stay ahead in the market.

Requirements : Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) is essential.
• Diploma or Certificate in Hospitality Management or related field (advantageous).
• Experience

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a managerial role within a high-end or fine dining restaurant.

• Strong knowledge of food, wine, cocktails, and current dining trends.
• Proven experience managing teams and dealing with high-pressure environments.

Skills

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Financial acumen and stock control experience.
• Detail-oriented with high standards for service and presentation.
• Tech-savvy (POS systems, Excel, reservations systems).

Personal Attributes

• Well-groomed and professional appearance.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Passionate about hospitality and guest service.
• Flexible with working hours, including weekends and public holidays.

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Recruiter:

Emporium Human Capital

Job Ref:

POS25099

Date posted:

Friday, June 27, 2025

Location:

Limpopo, South Africa

Salary:

R15k - 18k per month

SUMMARY:

Restaurant, Manager,

POSITION INFO:

Restaurant Manager (POS25099)

LIMPOPO

R15 000.00 pm – R18 000.00 pm (Live-in) (NO COUPLES) (Fixed Term)

Purpose:

We are looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager Micros System Experience required.

Responsibilities

• Polite, friendly person with a strong personality that can think on their feet
• Well-spoken and presented individual
• Strong leader who can oversee employees
• Manage the entire service operation of the restaurant
• Create and maintain relationship with guests in the restaurant
• Daily meetings and handovers with staff
• Staff rostering
• Maintain and achieve restaurant targets
• Do monthly stock takes
  
  

• Matric
• 3 years’ experience in a management position in a restaurant / hotel
• Grade12 and computer literate
• Formal hospitality degree/diploma preferable
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Advertising Services

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• Manage and coordinate all restaurant and bar operations, ensuring seamless guest service at all times.
• Maintain and uphold the highest service and hospitality standards in line with the property's 5-star positioning.
• Lead, train, and motivate the restaurant and bar team to deliver exceptional service consistently.
• Curate and manage the wine list and whiskey offerings, ensuring relevance, quality, and profitability.
• Provide expert guidance and recommendations to guests on wine and whiskey pairings.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, liquor licensing laws, and hygiene standards.
• Oversee inventory management, cost control, and supplier relationships for bar and restaurant stock.
• Address and resolve guest concerns and feedback promptly and professionally.
• Coordinate with kitchen, events, and front office teams to ensure alignment and smooth service delivery.
• Contribute to menu planning and beverage promotions in collaboration with the Executive Chef.
• Prepare and present regular operational and financial reports to the General Manager.

• Matric (Grade 12) is essential; a hospitality or F&B management qualification is advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a restaurant or food & beverage management role within a 5-star hotel or luxury boutique setting.
• Proven bar management experience with strong whiskey knowledge and a deep appreciation of wines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong customer orientation.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team while maintaining a hands-on and service-focused approach.
• Strong financial acumen, particularly in relation to stock control and cost of sales.
• Flexible to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Recruiter:

Trade On SA

Job Ref:

Date posted:

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Location:

Riversdale, South Africa

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:

Exciting Opportunity for a Senior Restaurant Manager to Join our Dynamic Company and work within SA’s No. 1 Fast Food brand!

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieve high standards within the restaurant by ensuring all employees focus on exceeding customer expectations for cleanliness, hospitality, accuracy, maintenance, product quality, and speed of service.
• Manage shifts and control costs in accordance with company policies, including directing activities to maximize sales, efficiency, and profitability.
• Forecast and schedule labor by shift, creating deployment plans to control labor costs while meeting business needs.
• Implement controls and procedures to ensure the safety and security of employees, customers, property, and company funds.
• Facilitate training programs for staff to meet company standards, maximizing performance and career growth.
• Take necessary actions to ensure employee performance standards are met.
• Provide leadership and support to employees, acting as a role model.
• Manage local store marketing activities to increase sales.
• Deliver consistent results through effective team management and leadership.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 qualification
• Previous supervisory experience
• Proficiency in English
• Numeracy skills
• Computer literacy
• Financial acumen
• Ability to work under pressure and enjoy shift work

What we offer you:

• World-class management training
• Job security within a reputable, growing company
• Excellent career opportunities
• Fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding work environment

Join one of South Africas well-known pizza chains, serving delicious pizzas to communities across the country. We are looking for a hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead the team, ensure smooth operations, and keep customers happy.

As a Restaurant Manager , you will be responsible for the daily running of the restaurant, making sure everything is organized, staff are motivated, and customers receive great service. Your goal is to keep the restaurant running efficiently and profitably.

• Running the Restaurant: Oversee daily operations, including food preparation, service, and cleanliness.
• Customer Service: Make sure customers are happy and handle any complaints professionally.
• Managing Staff: Train and supervise team members, ensuring they work well together.
• Sales & Promotions: Help increase sales by running promotions and encouraging staff to upsell.
• Stock Control: Monitor stock levels, order supplies, and reduce waste.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure the restaurant follows health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Cash Handling: Manage daily cash-ups, control expenses, and report on sales.

• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in a restaurant or fast food outlet.
• Education: Matric certificate (hospitality training is a plus).
• Leadership Skills: Ability to lead and motivate a small team.
• Customer Focus: Friendly and professional approach to customers.
• Basic Financial Skills: Experience handling cash and managing expenses.
• Hardworking & Reliable: Must be responsible, organized, and willing to work shifts.

Exciting Opportunity for a Senior Restaurant Manager to Join our Dynamic Company and work within SA’s No. 1 Fast Food brand!

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieve High Standards within the restaurant by ensuring that all employees are focused on exceeding customer expectations for Cleanliness, Hospitality, Accuracy, Maintenance, Product and Speed of Service.
• Manage shifts and costs controls in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures including directing the activities of employees in maximising sales, operating efficiency and profitability.
• Forecast and schedule labour by shift and create a deployment plan to control labour costs and still meet the needs of the business.
• Ensure that controls and procedures are implemented to protect the safety and security of employees, customers, property, and company funds.
• Facilitate restaurant training programmes for all staff to company standard to enable them to maximise performance and realise their career potential.
• Initiate action where necessary to ensure that all employees meet the standards of performance required.
• Support and act as a role model to employees, providing leadership as necessary.
• Manage Local Store Marketing activities to grow sales.
• Achieve consistent results through team management and leadership.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Prior supervisory experience
• English Proficiency
• Numeracy Proficiency
• Computer Literate
• Financial Acumen
• Ability to work under pressure and enjoy working shifts

What we offer you:

• World class management training
• Job security within a reputable brand with a stable and growing company
• Fantastic career opportunity
• Fast paced, dynamic and rewarding working environment

The main purpose: The Restaurant Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Beverage and Restaurant Manager for the upkeep and maintaining of service standards of the Restaurants, effectively assisting the staff on duty to execute their daily operational duties, uphold set standards and ensuring that the guest always receives a world class experience.

Reporting to the: Beverage and Restaurant Manager

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to :

1) Management of the restaurant’s daily operations

• Responsible for a high standard of product and service and to work closely with all staff assigned at tables and stations to achieve the set targets.

• Responsible for the managing all staff such as Waitrons, Baristas, cashiers, cleaners and facility staff.

• Plan and monitor the service for events with your manager daily when you are on duty.

• Monitor service standards according to set standard operating procedures.Monitor customer satisfaction and take appropriate action on customer complaints.

• Spot check on floats periodically and report discrepancies.

• Prepare handovers after each shift.

• Ensure that stock takes are done daily and report discrepancies.

• Manage the staffing budget for the restaurant.

• Ensure all stock that is required is available and ordered on time.

• Control daily stock counts for beverage and operating equipment.

• Ensure cleanliness at all times in the kitchen and restaurant the benchmark for cleanliness is 90% and above.

• Ensure that relevant issues for the restaurant are reported to the manager as soon as something needs attention.

• Ensure all staff go through rigorous training on the point of sale.

2) Income and expenditure management

• Maintain your operating staffing cost within budgeted parameters.

• Monitor performance of staff and discipline accordingly.

• Adhere to procurement policy and learn the point-of-sale system and procure system to master it.

3) Risk Catering

• Undertake event comparison against revenue and feet through the door for all risk catering and report on it.

• Plan and execute risk catering for events as and when required.

• Prepare a forecast for the public catering and send retir of investment schedule after every public event to the Head of Food and Beverage.

4) Inventory Management

• Manage the operating equipment used within the restaurant.

• Ensure that all restaurant shop stock is safe guarded from loss through delegation of responsibility to all subordinates and ensuring standard operating procedures are maintained and reviewed on a regular basis.

• Ensure correct stock is ordered and par levels are maintained at all times.

• Ensure that breakages and losses of equipment are monitored, and action taken when abuse is identified.

• Ensure par levels of glassware and bar smalls are maintained.

5) Staff Management

• Allocate staff properly to their stations and monitor service.

• Requisition staff according to the business levels in the building when necessary.

• Ensure that staffing levels are correct and to agreed standards.

• Hold regular meetings with the staff to discuss their performance on the floor & identify their training needs.

• Manage workplace diversity.

• Act in case of staff discipline & problems & communicate to your manager

• Conduct on-the-job training and assessment daily.

• Conduct regular meetings and briefings with staff.

Minimum qualifications and experience:

• Matric certificate (NQF Level 4).

• Diploma in Hospitality/Food & Beverage / Tourism will be advantageous.

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience within the hospitality industry.

• Minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience.

• Extensive experience in negotiating and communication with clients and staff.

Skills and Attributes:

• Computer literacy.

• Well-groomed with a vibrant personality.

• Strong supervisory, planning and organizational skills.

• Extensive client networking and relationship building skills.

• Able to provide clear and effective communication of ideas, processes and targets.

• Excellent negotiation and financial management skills.

• Ability to manage complaints.

• Communication and conflict handling skills.

Kindly apply for this position through our applicant tracking system: before 17h00 on the 22 July 2025 by completing the Employment Application Form and submitting your highest qualifications and CV. Only shortlisted candidates and complete applications will be considered.

The CTICC is committed to Employment Equity and take the approved EE Plan into account during the recruitment process. Remuneration will be discussed with the successful candidate.

The CTICC reserves the right to close this advert at any given time and should you not hear from CTICC within 30 days consider your application unsuccessful.

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