Restaurant Manager

SUMMARY:
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Job Title: Restaurant / Coffee Shop Manager

Location: Melrose Arch

Basic Salary From: R18K to R30K

The Opportunity

This role drives branch profitability and daily operational excellence. You must have three years of management experience in high-volume cafes. You will lead the team to hit daily revenue and delivery targets. Your work requires experience managing delivery apps like UberEats and Mr D. You will optimize inventory control to reduce waste and maximize profit. You must use your communication skills for team leadership and guest relations. Your efforts ensure consistent, premium product delivery for every customer.

POSITION INFO:
The Company

This business operates a high-end boutique coffee shop and café. They bring premium, artisanal coffee experiences to South African consumers. The boutique café operates within premium, high-footfall retail precincts. Their core products include specialized espresso beverages and light meals. They also serve artisanal bakes and curated café dining. Their target customers include corporate executives and upscale lifestyle consumers. Growth opportunities exist in premium commercial developments and business hubs.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage daily floor operations, guest relations, and service delivery protocols.
• Optimize sales performance across sit-down dining and third-party delivery applications.
• Oversee point-of-sale systems, cash handling, and daily financial reconciliations.
• Control inventory levels, stock ordering, and supplier delivery verification checks.
• Enforce strict health, safety, and hygiene standards across all areas.

• Hold a Matric Certificate or equivalent institutional secondary qualification.

• Possess three years of management experience in high-volume premium cafes.
• Manage third-party delivery applications like UberEats and Mr D.
• Demonstrate financial literacy with experience managing store budgets and costs.
• Show proficiency in modern hospitality point-of-sale and stock software.
• Work flexible hours, weekends, and public holidays on a routine basis.