Job Description

Closing Date: 2025-10-22
Job Type: Permanent
Job Level: Junior
Experience: Between 1 - 3 Years
EE/AA: No
Summary
Junior Front of House Manager - High-End Restaurant - Cape Town
We are seeking an experienced and professional Junior Front of House (FOH) Manager to assist the senior management team to oversee the operations of a prestigious, 130-seater restaurant in central Cape Town, part of an internationally recognised South African brand. This stylish, upmarket restaurant is renowned for delivering exceptional service and refined dining experiences that match its internationally inspired cuisine.
Description
The Junior FOH Manager will play a key leadership role, managing a team of 30 waiters and ensuring that every guest enjoys a seamless, world-class experience from arrival to departure.
About the Role

• Oversee all front of house operations, including restaurant floor management, reservations, and guest relations.
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of 30 waiters, ensuring service excellence and adherence to brand standards.
• Work closely with the Head Chef and back of house team to deliver a harmonious dining experience of food and service.
• Maintain strict standards of presentation, cleanliness, and efficiency throughout the dining room.
• Handle guest feedback with professionalism, ensuring prompt resolution and continuous improvement.
• Manage FOH administration, including scheduling, payroll inputs, stock and beverage controls, and supplier liaison.

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience at a junior management level at a high-end or fine dining restaurant.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage a large service team.
• A passion for guest service excellence, with impeccable attention to detail.
• Solid knowledge of wine service, spirits, cocktails, and food pairing.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining the highest professional standards.

Salary & Benefits

• R16,000 - per month, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to manage the FOH department of one of Cape Town's flagship restaurants.
• Work in a stylish, central city location with a professional, supportive team.

Skills Required