Assistant Restaurant Manager
Western Cape, South Africa
Job Description
Job Summary
Profile A highly organised, confident, and service-driven Assistant Restaurant Manager with experience in premium, high-volume hospitality environments. Skilled in leading teams, overseeing daily operations, supporting training, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Calm under pressure with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Core Skills
- FOH leadership & shift management
- Staff training, coaching & performance support
- Guest service excellence & service recovery
- Strong food & beverage knowledge
- Floor management & service flow optimisation
- POS oversight, cash-up accuracy & admin control
- Reservations, seating plans & operational coordination
- Compliance with hygiene, safety & service standards
- Effective communication across FOH and BOH
- Supervised and supported the FOH team during peak and off-peak shifts
- Assisted with training new staff and maintaining consistent service standards
- Managed guest queries, complaints, and service challenges professionally
- Oversaw POS operations, float management, and cash-up procedures
- Coordinated reservations, table allocations, and dining room flow
- Ensured FOH cleanliness, presentation, and adherence to safety standards
- Supported stock control, ordering, and supplier coordination
- Contributed to opening and closing procedures and daily operational planning
- Strong leadership presence
- Calm, solutions-focused, and professional
- Excellent communication and guest engagement
- Reliable, organised, and detail-oriented
- Service-driven with a commitment to high standards
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1607491
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:R20,000-40,000 per month
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationWestern Cape, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned