Assistant General Manager

Recruiter:

Wild Dreams Hospitality

Job Ref:

WDH002736/Dom.K

Date posted:

Friday, November 13, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A well-loved artisan bakery is opening its newest store on the Atlantic Seaboard and is seeking a driven, hands-on ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER to help launch the doors and lead the floor.

POSITION INFO:
This role suits an experienced bakery, café or food retail manager who thrives in a busy, high-volume setting and is ready to help build a new team from day one.

Core Criteria:

Minimum 3 years’ management experience in a bakery, café, restaurant or food retail environment
Proven track record of running daily operations and leading a team
Previous experience in a store opening or new team set-up (advantageous)
Strong stock control, ordering and cash-up skills
Confident with POS systems and daily reporting
Excellent customer service standards and a calm approach under pressure
Flexible and available for early mornings, weekends and public holidays
Able to start immediately

Core Responsibilities:

Assist the General Manager with the day-to-day running of the store
Lead, train and motivate the front-of-house and counter team
Oversee opening and closing procedures
Manage stock, ordering, wastage and supplier deliveries
Maintain product quality, presentation and food safety standards
Handle cash-ups, daily sales reports and till controls
Resolve customer queries and complaints professionally
Draw up staff rosters and manage attendance
Support the pre-opening set-up and the first weeks of trading

Salary of R22,000 to R23,000 per month
Opportunity to be part of a new store launch from the start
Immediate start, with the store opening on 2 December

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