Restaurant Manager - Award-Winning Fine Dining Restaurant - Stellenbosch

Pay

Market related

Type

Permanent

Experience

3–5 years

Level

Management

Sector

Hospitality & Catering

Closes

in 60 days

Recruiter

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About the role

Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Restaurant Manager to oversee an award-winning fine dining restaurant and associated luxury dining services at an exclusive wine estate in Stellenbosch.

This is a senior, hands-on hospitality position requiring exceptional food and wine knowledge, strong operational leadership and the ability to deliver personalised service to discerning international clientele.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior Food & Beverage and culinary management to ensure outstanding guest experiences, efficient operations and restaurant profitability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee daily fine dining restaurant operations, including in-room dining and poolside dining services.
• Maintain exceptional service standards and maximise guest satisfaction.
• Lead, supervise and develop the restaurant team.
• Manage staff recruitment, rosters, attendance and overtime.
• Handle guest enquiries, special requests and complaints professionally.
• Work closely with the Head Chef and Food & Beverage management.
• Collaborate with the Sommelier on wine and beverage selections.
• Provide confident wine recommendations and ensure wine lists remain accurate.
• Manage purchasing, stock movement and inventory controls.
• Monitor departmental budgets, operating costs and profitability.
• Maintain excellent restaurant presentation and operational standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation and health and safety requirements.

What they're looking for

• Grade 12 essential.
• Tertiary qualification in Hospitality or Food Services Management advantageous.
• Minimum 2–3 years' Restaurant Manager experience within a five-star or luxury establishment.
• Proven experience in fine dining restaurant operations.
• Experience within recognised, award-winning fine dining establishments highly advantageous.
• Excellent food and wine knowledge essential.
• Wine certification or equivalent practical wine experience.
• Strong understanding of restaurant profitability, budgets and stock control.
• Proven staff-management and leadership skills.
• Exceptional guest-relations and communication abilities.
• Confident interacting with distinguished and international clientele.
• Outstanding attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Professional presentation, integrity and reliability.
• Flexible and adaptable to operational requirements.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Market Related / Cost to Company
• Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
• Employment: Permanent, Full-time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

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