Senior Restaurant Manager - Stellenbosch Winelands

Saturday, 10 May, 2025
Zelda Oelofse-Cornthwaite     0823996381
Stellenbosch  

We have a dynamic opportunity for an Experienced Senior Restaurant Manager on an iconic Wine farm in the Stellenbosch Winelands.

Job Purpose:

Direct operations within the Hotel Food & Beverage outlet to maximise performance and profitability by creating a positive and productive work environment, ensuring superior guest service and compliance with quality, hygiene and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Hotel Restaurant team with service excellence, maintaining operational standards whilst looking for innovation.  
  • Maintain overall responsibility for F&B service in the hotel restaurant, bars and room service.
  • Oversee daily operations, providing a proactive work environment to team members.
  • Create concepts, plan execution and ensure stock is maximized for group functions/special events.
  • Ensure the smooth running of Mid-month and Monthly beverage stock counts.
  • Prepare and monitor annual Operating, Capex & OE budgets, costs, control systems and procedures.
  • Maximise business opportunities in revenue, cost of sales and other expenses in line with budget.
  • Monitor and control cash flow, stock control, credit control and debtors management checklist and taking appropriate/remedial action as required.
  • Ensure consistent and effective performance management is applied to all, giving guidance and feedback as appropriate and establish a culture of discipline.
  • Perform HR related administration and ensure that it is kept up to date and reporting submitted on time.
  • Work closely with HR and other support functions to ensure systems and procedures adhered to as required.  
  • Champion training programmes and development of staff to build high performance teams and conduct regular coaching and feedback.
  • Maintain effective and positive working relationships with team members and other operational/support areas.

Knowledge, skills and qualities:

  • Minimum of 5 Years’ experience in Food & Beverage Operations in a supervisory role, with a minimum of three years at management level.
  • Degree/Diploma in Hospitality Management desirable.
  • WSET/CWA certification advantageous.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a hands-on management approach.
  • Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, with the flexibility to adapt to shifting dynamics.
  • A creative and innovative thinker, willing and able to inspire teams with a desire to exceed guest expectations at all times.
  • Passion and knowledge for wines.
  • Exposure and understanding of restaurant administration and financials.
  • Able to work flexible hours, weekends, and public holidays.
  • A vibrant and responsible approach with a cheerful and service-orientated outlook.

 Remuneration Package:

Highly competitive salary / Based on Experience

Apply:

Email your CV and Motivation to Zelda at info@pmrecruitment.co.za

Apply Link With Full Details: https://pmrecruitment.co.za/jobs/senior-restaurant-manager-stellenbosch-winelands/

Only candidates with the relevant experience and skill will be shortlisted and contacted.

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