Wine-focused Restaurant Manager - Trendy high-profile restaurant (Stellenbosch)

Tuesday, 8 September, 2026
Gavin Smith     +27 84 589 6006
Stellenbosch  

This ultra-trendy and busy 56-seater Restaurant situated in the heart of Stellenbosch offers a unique fusion of contemporary farm to table cuisine with innovative and creative fine dining plating concepts.

With a choice of beautifully crafted a la carte dishes prepared during the day, evenings offer a 4-course tasting menu with hearty and wholesome robust flavours and elegant plating.

ProStaffSelect are in search of a highly passionate, proactive, dedicated and engaging RESTAURANT MANAGER to oversee and manage daily operations, control and drive staff for both lunch and dinner service in terms of quality of food, drinks and the tasting menu experience.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Senior, highly motivated candidate with previous SIGNATURE Restaurant Management experience
  • Advanced food & beverage knowledge with technical skills in WINES, Artisan COFFEE and exceptional service standards
  • Highly proficient in Point of Sale and Back of House software as well as Excel, Word & Office
  • Exceptional verbal & written communication skills in Afrikaans & English
  • Proven abilities in planning, organising, motivating and directing staff
  • Meticulous attention to detail with exceptional stock control and management skills
  • Excellent people skills, resourceful thinker & innovative worker

KEY PRIORITIES:

  • Work with daily bookings, invoices, emails and correspondence.
  • Staff scheduling and meetings to discuss menu highlights, set up requirements and service standards
  • Procurement of goods & equipment as well as sourcing, recruitment & training of staff
  • Financial budgets and profitability
  • Staffing and operating costs
  • Guest overall experience and professional yet relaxed restaurant atmosphere
  • Quality and level of service
  • Complete cohesion between front of house and back of house operations