Job Description

Arum Restaurant part of the FYN Restaurant Group is seeking a world-class Restaurant Manager to lead our front-of-house team and deliver a dining experience on par with the best in the world. Arum Restaurant is located at Boschendal Wine Estate in the Cape Winelands.

The Role

As Senior Restaurant Manager, you will play a pivotal role in upholding our reputation for excellence. You will lead, inspire, and mentor our service team, ensuring that every guest experience is exceptional, seamless, and unforgettable.

Key Responsibilities

Guest Experience Excellence : Deliver a refined yet warm service, ensuring every guest enjoys a world-class dining experience.

Leadership & Team Development: Train, mentor, and inspire a high-performance team that anticipates guest needs and embodies the FYN Restaurant Group's ethos.

Operational Mastery ": Oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the restaurant, maintaining impeccable service standards and efficiency.

Beverage & Wine Program Integration: Work closely with the sommelier and bar team to curate and enhance the beverage pairing experience.

Drive hospitality benchmarks that align with elite global rankings, ensuring constant innovation in service and guest engagement.

Financial and Stock Control- Responsible for daily cash-ups, staff rosters, wages, stock takes.

Monitor key financial metrics, optimize service efficiency, and control costs while maximizing revenue.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience in leading Eat Out 2/3 plate, Michelin-starred or World's 50 Best-calibre restaurants.

A natural leader with a passion for service, hospitality, and guest engagement.

Deep understanding of global fine dining trends, luxury service, and wine pairing.

Exceptional organizational and operational management skills.

Lightspeed/Marketman experience or similar would be advantageous

Ability to work under pressure, maintaining a calm, composed, and inspiring presence.

Strong relationship-building skills with guests, team members, and industry professionals.

International experience is a plus.

Why Join Arum and the FYN Restaurant Group?

Be part of a globally recognized restaurant group.

Work at Arum based at one of the most incredible properties in the world i.e Boschendal Estate.

Work with a passionate, dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence.

Excellent salary and professional development opportunities.

The opportunity to shape the future of dining.

APPLICATIONS

Please send CV's and references to Myrna Davis at email address: work@arum.co.za

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R20000,00 - R35000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/12/17