Restaurant Manager

Recruiter:

More A House

Job Ref:

CPT000055/FT

Date posted:

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Restaurant Manager – 5-Star Hotel

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Restaurant Manager to lead the daily operations of our prestigious 5-star hotel restaurant. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences, maintaining world-class service standards, and leading a high-performing team.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Manage all restaurant operations to ensure exceptional guest satisfaction.
Lead, motivate, coach, and develop restaurant team members to achieve service excellence.
Ensure compliance with hotel standards, policies, health and safety regulations, and food hygiene requirements.
Drive high-quality service delivery and maintain luxury hospitality standards.
Oversee staffing, scheduling, performance management, and employee development.
Conduct regular training sessions to enhance service standards and product knowledge.
Manage restaurant administration, reporting, stock control, and operational documentation.
Monitor financial performance, labour costs, and operational efficiencies.
Plan and implement initiatives to improve guest satisfaction, revenue, and team performance.
Collaborate with the culinary and hotel management teams to achieve departmental objectives.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum 8 years' experience in restaurant management within a luxury hotel, fine dining, or 5-star hospitality environment.
Proven leadership experience managing and developing large teams.
Strong administrative, reporting, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and develop employees to high performance standards.
Excellent planning, implementation, and project execution skills.
Strong understanding of food and beverage operations, cost controls, and inventory management.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Guest-focused with a commitment to delivering outstanding service.
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and hospitality management systems.

Key Competencies

Leadership and Team Development
Strategic Planning and Execution
Operational Excellence
Quality Assurance
Financial Acumen
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Guest Relations
Attention to Detail

If you are a results-driven hospitality professional with a passion for excellence and a proven track record in luxury restaurant operations, we invite you to apply and become part of our world-class team.

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