139 Restaurant Managers jobs in Johannesburg

Responsibilities:

1. Assist with the development and execution of marketing strategies for the group.
2. Align marketing efforts with the company's overall business objectives.
3. Oversee digital marketing initiatives including social media, website content, email marketing, SEO, and online advertising.
4. Analyze data to measure the effectiveness of digital campaigns and adjust strategies as needed.
5. Ensure the brand image and messaging are consistent across all properties and marketing materials.
6. Plan and execute partnerships that support brand objectives, such as collaborations with local businesses or influencers.
7. Oversee content creation for various platforms including websites, social media, blogs, and email newsletters.
8. Oversee and manage the marketing budget, ensuring that funds are allocated efficiently and effectively.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing, with a focus on the hospitality industry. Experience in both B2C and B2B marketing preferred.

Project Management: Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Business Strategy & Growth:

Develop and implement strategic plans to grow the company’s market share in the hospitality industry.

Analyze market trends and competitor offerings to identify potential areas for expansion.

Identify and target new business opportunities within the hospitality sector, including hotels, resorts, event venues, and restaurants.

Develop and execute plans to meet sales targets and KPIs.

Client Acquisition & Relationship Management:

Build, maintain, and nurture strong relationships with potential and existing clients, including senior executives, key decision-makers, and stakeholders.

Negotiate contracts and manage the proposal process to secure new business.

Engage in proactive outreach through cold calls, meetings, industry networking events, and presentations to acquire new clients.

Ensure excellent customer satisfaction through regular follow-ups and by addressing client needs.

Market Research & Analysis:

Conduct research to identify emerging market trends and new business opportunities within the hospitality sector.

Collaboration & Internal Communication:

Work closely with marketing, operations, and product teams to tailor solutions that meet client needs and align with the company’s objectives.

Reporting & Forecasting:

Prepare regular sales forecasts, pipeline reports, and updates for senior management.

Track progress against sales targets and adjust strategies as needed.

Key Skills & Competencies:

Sales Expertise: Proven experience in sales or business development, ideally within the hospitality industry.

Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation and deal-closing capabilities.

Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of the hospitality market, including trends, competition, and customer needs.

Client-Focused: Excellent customer service skills, with a focus on building long-term relationships.

Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present and influence at all levels.

Strategic Thinking: Ability to think critically and develop strategies that drive business growth.

Project Management: Skilled in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with an eye for detail and deadlines.

Problem Solving: Ability to think creatively and strategically to overcome challenges.

Team Collaboration: Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications:

Education: A bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or a related field is preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 5 - 7 years of experience in business development, sales, or account management in the hospitality or related industry.

We are on the hunt for a dynamic, hands-on Head of Operations to oversee and drive the performance of 10 restaurant outlets.

This role requires a seasoned leader with a strong understanding of both front-of-house and back-of-house operations, who can ensure consistent delivery of service excellence, operational efficiency, and team capability across all stores.

Salary: R25 000 to R40 000 per month.

Workplace: In-Office.

Travel: Required across 10 store locations.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in multi-store restaurant management.
• Proven ability to manage teams across multiple locations.
• Strong operational background in both customer service and kitchen management.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Highly organized, proactive, and solution-focused.
• Computer-literate with the ability to manage reports, stock systems, and scheduling tools.
• Must have own reliable transport and valid driver’s licence.
• Willing and able to travel daily between sites.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations across 10 restaurant outlets.
• Provide strong leadership and hands-on support to store managers and teams.
• Ensure consistent execution of customer service and kitchen operations.
• Develop and implement operational strategies and best practices.
• Drive performance standards across all locations.
• Conduct regular store visits and audits to assess compliance, quality, and service levels.
• Identify training needs and lead the development of staff through structured training programs.
• Collaborate with franchise owners and leadership to improve operational efficiency.
• Monitor store KPIs and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and food hygiene standards.
• Manage staffing levels, shift coverage, and resourcing across sites.
• Assist with opening new locations or revamping existing ones as needed.

Overview

The Technical Service Manager is responsible for providing technical support with a strong focus on customer solutions that contribute to business growth in the Southern Africa region. This includes working with key accounts, retail brand customers, and regular beverages and food customers, while also identifying opportunities for cross-selling across the full ADM product portfolio.

• The main duties of this role will include:
• Actively support our commercial expansion strategy in Africa
• Customer advice on application and production technology
• Professional support during trial and first fillings for our customers on-site
• Consultant for our customers and sales team in relation to all technical questions
• Establish and develop long-term customer relationships monitoring the market and identify market potential
• Consulting for project coordination and process design
• Continuous alignment with and support to local sales team

• Degree in food technology or comparable work experience
• Professional experience in production technology or technical support or as production technology consultant in beverage and food industry
• Deep technical understanding and basic knowledge of business administration
• Excellent English skills required
• Enthusiasm, initiative and ability to work under pressure
• Team spirit and strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong customer and service orientation and technology skills
• Structured and self-dependent working style
• Flexible and willingness to travel regularly within Southern African region

• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility
• An informal company atmosphere and great scope for developing your own ideas
• Excellent career opportunities in a global company of the food and beverage industry
• An attractive remuneration package and additional company benefits

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

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The Technical Service Manager is responsible for providing technical support with a strong focus on customer solutions that contribute to business growth in the Southern Africa region. This includes working with key accounts retail brand customers and regular beverages and food customers while also identifying opportunities for cross-selling across the full ADM product portfolio.

• The main duties of this role will include:
• Actively support our commercial expansion strategy in Africa
• Customer advice on application & production technology
• Professional support during trial and first fillings for our customers on-site
• Consultant for our customers and sales team in relation to all technical questions
• Establish and develop long-term customer relationships monitoring the market and identify market potential
• Consulting for project coordination and process design
• Continuous alignment with and support to local sales team

• Degree in food technology or comparable work experience
• Professional experience in technical sales support or as production technology consultant in beverage and food industry
• Deep technical understanding and basic knowledge of business administration
• Excellent English skills required
• Enthusiasm initiative and ability to work under pressure
• Team spirit and strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong customer and service orientation and technology skills
• Structured and self-dependent working style
• Flexible and willingness to travel regularly within Southern African region

• Challenging tasks short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility
• An informal company atmosphere and great scope for developing your own ideas
• Excellent career opportunities in a global company of the food and beverage industry
• An attractive remuneration package and additional company benefits

At ADM we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste and a commitment to sustainability we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. Were a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the worlds premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth depth insights facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food beverages health and wellness and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at .

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