Restaurant Manager - Luxury Hotel - Durban
via Hospitality Jobs Africa · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Pay
- R 15 000 – R 15 001 per month
- Type
- Permanent
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Level
- Management
- Sector
- Hospitality & Catering
- Closes
- in 91 days
- Recruiter
- Hospitality Jobs Africa · All jobs at Hospitality Jobs Africa
About the role
Our client is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead the daily operation of a busy luxury hotel restaurant in Durban. This is a hands-on management position requiring strong Food & Beverage knowledge, confident staff leadership, commercial awareness and a genuine commitment to excellent guest service.
- Manage daily restaurant operations
- Lead the Front of House restaurant team
- Maintain excellent food and beverage service standards
- Conduct briefings and allocate staff responsibilities
- Monitor guest satisfaction and resolve concerns
- Train, coach and develop restaurant staff
- Manage rosters and operational staffing requirements
- Maintain restaurant presentation and service readiness
- Support stock and beverage controls
- Monitor wastage and operational costs
- Assist with POS, cash-up and reporting procedures
- Work closely with Kitchen and hotel management
- Drive consistent service throughout busy trading periods
What they're looking for
- Proven Restaurant Manager or strong Assistant Restaurant Manager experience
- Hotel, restaurant or high-volume Food & Beverage management experience
- Strong staff-leadership skills
- Excellent guest-relations ability
- Good understanding of restaurant operational controls
- Stock and cost awareness
- POS experience advantageous
- Professional presentation and communication
- Hands-on management style
- Able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
- Comfortable working in a busy hospitality environment
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: From R15,000 per month, dependent on experience
- Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Employment: Permanent