Job Description

RESTAURANT MANAGER - BUTCHER BLOCK

Passionate about hospitality? Thrive in a fast-paced, premium dining environment?
Butcher Block, one of South Africa's leading steakhouse brands, is looking for an experienced, hands-on Restaurant Manager to join our team and lead operations at one of our vibrant locations.

Key Responsibilities

As Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for:

Daily Operations

: Oversee the smooth running of front-of-house and back-of-house operations.

Staff Management

: Supervise, train, schedule, and motivate staff to deliver top-tier customer service and maintain team morale.

Customer Experience

: Ensure an exceptional dining experience through quality control, fast service, and customer engagement.

Stock & Inventory

: Manage stock levels, ordering, waste control, and stocktakes to reduce shrinkage and improve margins.

Financial Performance

: Assist with budgeting, cash-ups, cost control, and daily reporting to meet revenue targets.

Health & Safety Compliance

: Maintain hygiene, safety, and COVID compliance in line with health regulations.

Marketing & Promotions

: Support in-store promotions, events, and community engagement initiatives to drive foot traffic.

Minimum Requirements

3-5 years of experience

as a Restaurant Manager or Assistant Manager in a high-volume restaurant. Strong leadership and team-building skills. Excellent communication, time-management, and conflict-resolution abilities. Knowledge of restaurant POS systems, stock systems, and daily cash-up procedures. Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as per hospitality industry norms. Formal hospitality or business management qualification is an advantage

Location

Butcher Block Umhlanga

How to Apply

Send your

CV

and

professional references

to:

082 777 0808 or at

recruitment@aift.co.za

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From R8000,00 per month

Work Location: In person