Job Description

We're on the hunt for a Back of House Manager to join our team in Muizenberg, Cape Town.

The ideal candidate will have strong kitchen operations and staff management experience, with the ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness, efficiency, and cost control.

Requirements:

3-5+ years of experience in a similar role.

Strong leadership & organizational skills

Oversee inventory control, ordering, receiving, and tracking to minimize waste and manage costs.

Conduct regular stock audits, maintain accurate inventory records, and ensure food safety compliance.

Energy, leadership & a cool head under pressure

Physical stamina for managing stock areas, including lifting and moving supplies when necessary

Financial acumen to work within budgets and control costs associated with inventory

Strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks and ensure smooth back-of-house operations

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for tracking stock levels and ensuring accurate counts

Ability to forecast demand based on sales trends, seasonal variations, and special events

Familiarity with restaurant management software and point-of-sale (POS) systems for inventory tracking. (Lightspeed)

Excellent communication skills to coordinate with kitchen staff and front-of-house management

Reside close to Restaurant with own transport

Excel and Microsoft Office experience

Working hours are likely to be long and irregular and you will be required to work shifts and to cover other roles from time to time.

Salary - Industry related

Location: Muizenberg, Cape Town

To apply, please send your CV to chef@theshedcpt.co.za

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

Restaurant Management : 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person