Job Description

Closing Date: 2025-08-16
Job Type: Permanent
Job Level: Management
Experience: Between 3 - 5 Years
EE/AA: No
Summary
Restaurant Manager - Contemporary Italian & Cafe Dining - Umhlanga
Our client, a dynamic and established hospitality group with two thriving restaurants in Umhlanga, is seeking a skilled and service-driven Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations and uphold the high standards of their busy, contemporary, Italian & Cafe fine dining and a la carte establishments. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on and experienced professional to join a fast-paced team known for quality cuisine and consistent excellence.
Description
As Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all front-of-house operations, ensuring a seamless guest experience across both of our client's bustling venues. You will bring a solid understanding of fine dining and a la carte service, strong beverage knowledge, and an unrelenting focus on delivering top-tier service during high-volume trading hours.
You will play a key role in team supervision, problem-solving on the floor, enforcing consistency in service delivery, and managing day-to-day administrative functions.
The ideal candidate will be flexible to work across a variety of shift patterns, including split shifts, evenings, weekends, and public holidays, in alignment with the restaurant's 7-day operational schedule.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable hospitality team where your contribution will be recognised and valued. Only candidates meeting the above criteria will be contacted.
Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in restaurant management, preferably in a fine dining or high-volume environment
• Strong knowledge of a la carte service and beverage offerings
• Proven leadership, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy essential - proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Experience with POS systems like Pilot or Micros highly advantageous
• Ability to work flexible hours and shifts
• Start date: August/September