Restaurant Manager - George

Our client, a 5-star establishment, have an exciting career opportunity for an experienced and motivated Restaurant Manager.

In your capacity as Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for the overall quality of the dining experience. Your role will include a wide variety of duties (planning, preparation, staffing, stock control, service standards, training, etc.).
 
The position requires someone who is organised, professional, and most importantly, a strong and accountable leader.
 
THE FOLLOWING IS ESSENTIAL:
 
Qualifications:   

• Valid driver’s license,
• Grade 12,
• Formal tertiary Hospitality Management qualification (minimum NQF5),

Experience & Knowledge:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a leadership / management role.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in people development and training, diversity management and related personnel management efficiencies; plus, a working knowledge of current labour and other relevant legislation.
• Experience with expense budgets, processes and controls (with exposure to annual budgeting and strategic planning).
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, e.g. customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of MS Office packages.

 Skills & Abilities, not limited to:

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking (logical problem solving).
• Mathematical reasoning ability.
• Time management / can plan and prioritise.
• Effective communicator (active listening, social perceptiveness, effectively conveying information – verbally and in written form, etc.).
• Effective coaching and mentoring skills; effective as a teacher, developer and motivator of people.
• Results orientated / taking ownership
• Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Please note that hospitality hours apply to this role.