Restaurant Manager - Franschhoek

Thursday, 3 April, 2025
Annabel Konen     0606337166
  

We are looking for a young, energetic new member to join our dynamic front of house staff at Lynx Collection (www.lynx-collection.com)

We require someone to assist our Restaurant and Tasting room team when we open our new Restaurant in October 2023.

Inherent Requirements:

  • Degree or equivalent in Hospitality Management
  • Worked at least one year in a similar Restaurant
  • Extensive food and beverage (F&B) knowledge, with ability to remember and recall ingredients and dishes to inform customers and wait staff
  • Certificate in First Aid/Fire Fighting/Health and Safety, would be advantageous
  • Background in Restaurant would be advantageous
  • Covid-19 vaccination mandatory
  • Valid Drivers License
  • Fluent in English
  • Familiarity with restaurant management software, like Dineplan and Lightspeed

Experience and skills:

  • The ability to remain calm and professional when under pressure
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • Must be professional and a team player
  • Sustainable quality and attention to detail
  • Strong leadership, motivational and people skills

Main Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate daily Front of the House and Back of the House restaurant and tasting room operations
  • Deliver superior service and maximize customer satisfaction
  • Respond efficiently and accurately to customer complaints
  • Regularly review product quality
  • Organize and supervise shifts
  • Appraise staff performance and provide feedback to improve productivity
  • Estimate future needs for goods, kitchen utensils and cleaning products
  • Control operational costs and identify measures to cut waste
  • Create detailed reports on weekly, monthly and annual revenues and expenses
  • Train new and current employees on proper customer service practices
  • Implement policies and protocols that will maintain future restaurant operations
  • Cash-up
  • Guest feedback reporting (TripAdvisor, E-mails, etc.)
  • Follow and enforce all Health and Safety processes and procedures whilst maintaining the privacy of all guests

We are looking forward to receiving your application to annabel@lynx-collection.com