Job Description

NOW RECRUITING - RESTAURANT MANAGER (CLASSIC/FINE DINING)!
Fancourt, South Africa's premier golfing, leisure and lifestyle destination, is situated in George in the heart of the Garden Route.
Kindly review the role description, and apply if you meet the requirements.
A great opportunity to manage a restaurant, offering classic dining in a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere to discerning patrons, is currently available. This restaurant is attached to our luxurious boutique hotel and the service standard we offer is impeccable, yet warm and personable. The manager of this outlet needs to be someone who has the ability to comfortably engage with our high-end clientele on various topics - from world events to food and wine trends.
In your capacity as Restaurant Manager you will be responsible for the overall quality of the dining experience. Your role will include a wide variety of duties (planning, preparation, staffing, stock control, service standards, training, etc.) The position requires someone who is organised, professional, and most importantly, a strong leader.
We consider the following as essential:
Qualifications:

• valid driver's license,
• grade 12,
• formal tertiary Hospitality Management qualification (minimum NQF5),

Experience & Knowledge:

• minimum of 3 years' experience in a leadership / management role,
• minimum of 3 years' experience in people development and training, diversity management and related personnel management efficiencies; plus a working knowledge of current labour and other relevant legislation.
• experience with expense budgets, processes and controls (with exposure to annual budgeting and strategic planning);
• knowledge of and experience in high-end dining service standards in a boutique hotel structure,
• knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, e.g. customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction,
• knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources,
• must be computer literate in normal MS Office packages.

Skills & Abilities:

• strong leadership and interpersonal skills,
• effective communicator (active listening, social perceptiveness, effectively conveying information - verbally and in written form, etc.)
• effective coaching and mentoring skills; effective as a teacher, developer and motivator of people,
• results orientated / taking ownership - effective at monitoring performance of yourself, other individuals, or elements impacting on the work, to make improvements or take corrective action pro-actively, considering information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Critical thinking (logical problem solving),
• Mathematical reasoning ability,
• Time management / can plan and prioritise,
• Active Learning -- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Preferred work styles - This role requires an individual who can demonstrate:

• Leadership --a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
• Dependability --being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Initiative --a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Integrity --being honest and ethical.
• Self-Control -- maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behaviour, even in very difficult situations.
• Stress Tolerance --accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Attention to Detail --being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Cooperation --being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Adaptability/Flexibility --being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
• Analytical Thinking --analysing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Persistence --persistence in the face of obstacles.
• Independence --developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
• Innovation --creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

If you believe you have suitable experience and qualifications, please apply online.
Application Process:
Closing date:
16 June 2025
How to apply:
You can apply online at
PLEASE NOTE:
The Company's Employment Equity Plan will be taken into consideration with all appointments. Should you not be contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
For more information please contact:
Nosipho