Job Description

Closing Date: 2026-01-02
Job Type: Permanent
Job Level: Senior
Experience: Between 1 - 3 Years
EE/AA: No
Summary
Assistant Manager - Coastal Restaurant & Venue - Western Cape
Our client, a well-known coastal hospitality establishment, Restaurant and Venue, in the Western Cape, is seeking an energetic and highly capable Assistant Manager to join their team. This role requires someone with exceptional customer service skills, above-average intelligence, strong problem-solving ability, and a proactive approach to operations. Salary is dependent on experience, and the ideal candidate can start as soon as possible.
Description
Our client is recruiting for a versatile and hands-on Assistant Manager to support daily operations across their busy restaurant, bar, events, and accommodation offering. This position is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic coastal environment, communicates exceptionally well, and enjoys delivering outstanding guest experiences.
The ideal candidate is sharp, confident, emotionally mature, and able to adapt quickly. While the client prefers a young, energetic individual, they remain open to any exceptional applicant regardless of age or background.
Key Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in all daily operational duties
• Ensure exceptional customer service and guest satisfaction at all touchpoints
• Assist with floor management, staff supervision, and service standards
• Oversee reservations, event setups, and guest coordination
• Help manage stock, ordering, cash-ups, and operational paperwork
• Maintain venue cleanliness, readiness, and presentation
• Assist in training, motivating, and developing staff
• Resolve guest concerns professionally and promptly
• Uphold company standards, SOPs, and operational procedures
• Contribute to smooth running of restaurant, events, and accommodations

Package

• Salary dependent on experience
• Meals on duty
• Beautiful coastal working environment
• Opportunity for growth and professional development

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Minimum Requirements

• Guest-service focused with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Above-average intelligence with strong problem-solving skills
• Highly presentable, professional, and people-orientated
• Ability to work independently and think on their feet
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Hospitality experience advantageous but not essential for an exceptional candidate
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, and peak season periods
• Proactive, energetic, reliable, and adaptable

Benefits
Meals on duty

Skills Required