We have a dynamic opportunity for an Experienced Senior Restaurant Manager on an iconic Wine farm in the Stellenbosch Winelands.
Job Purpose:
Direct operations within the Hotel Food & Beverage outlet to maximise performance and profitability by creating a positive and productive work environment, ensuring superior guest service and compliance with quality, hygiene and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Hotel Restaurant team with service excellence, maintaining operational standards whilst looking for innovation.
- Maintain overall responsibility for F&B service in the hotel restaurant, bars and room service.
- Oversee daily operations, providing a proactive work environment to team members.
- Create concepts, plan execution and ensure stock is maximized for group functions/special events.
- Ensure the smooth running of Mid-month and Monthly beverage stock counts.
- Prepare and monitor annual Operating, Capex & OE budgets, costs, control systems and procedures.
- Maximise business opportunities in revenue, cost of sales and other expenses in line with budget.
- Monitor and control cash flow, stock control, credit control and debtors management checklist and taking appropriate/remedial action as required.
- Ensure consistent and effective performance management is applied to all, giving guidance and feedback as appropriate and establish a culture of discipline.
- Perform HR related administration and ensure that it is kept up to date and reporting submitted on time.
- Work closely with HR and other support functions to ensure systems and procedures adhered to as required.
- Champion training programmes and development of staff to build high performance teams and conduct regular coaching and feedback.
- Maintain effective and positive working relationships with team members and other operational/support areas.
Knowledge, Skills and Qualities
- Minimum of 5 Years’ experience in Food & Beverage Operations in a supervisory role, with a minimum of three years at management level.
- Degree/Diploma in Hospitality Management desirable.
- WSET/CWA certification advantageous.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a hands-on management approach.
- Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, with the flexibility to adapt to shifting dynamics.
- A creative and innovative thinker, willing and able to inspire teams with a desire to exceed guest expectations at all times.
- Passion and knowledge for wines.
- Exposure and understanding of restaurant administration and financials.
- Able to work flexible hours, weekends, and public holidays.
- A vibrant and responsible approach with a cheerful and service-orientated outlook.
Remuneration Details
R40 000 – R45 000 (DOE)
Start Date
Priority Position
Consideration
Candidates, who are already residing in the local vicinity of the Winelands Region will have preference. We can only consider South African Citizens or applicants who hold a valid South African Permanent Residence! No Work Permit applications will be accepted! Applicants, who live in other provinces of South Africa still need to attend personal interviews and if requested to do any cook-offs, will do so completely at their own expense. We handle high volumes of applications daily and will only be able to reply, via e-mail, to candidates who have met our clients’ requirements.
Due to the high volume of CV’s received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
All applications submitted must contain:
- Updated CV with contactable references
- Tertiary Educational documents
- Written Reference Letters
- A recent presentable profile photo’s
- Chefs: 6-8 Food profile photos produced by yourself or in conjunction with the team
How to apply
Email us at info@pmrecruitment.co.za
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