Restaurant Manager

Job Mail • 4 days ago

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Salary

≈ $11k – $20k per year (Estimated)

Location

In office (Alberton)

Employment

Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026. Job Mail scores C on the Alion truth index.

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Job Mail

Job Mail is a South African online job board offering a large selection of vacancies across the country and some positions abroad. Job seekers can search and apply for jobs online, upload a CV and receive job alerts, while employers and recruitment agencies can advertise positions to a broad national audience. The brand is one of the longer-established names in South African job advertising and is operated from South Africa.

jobmail.co.za • HQ: Pretoria, South Africa • Job Boards & Aggregators • Est. 1997

This is a hands-on leadership role for a polished hospitality professional who leads from the front, maintains consistently high service standards, and takes genuine pride in delivering an exceptional dining experience for every guest.

Core Criteria:

Proven experience in a Restaurant Manager or senior FOH leadership role within a restaurant, hotel, or hospitality establishment
Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, food and beverage service, and dining standards
Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills
Ability to train, motivate, and develop a front-of-house team
Strong guest relations skills with a warm, professional, and solutions-driven approach
Good understanding of stock control, cost management, and responsible alcohol service
Computer literate with working knowledge of POS systems
Flexible and willing to work hospitality hours including evenings, weekends, and public holidays
Well-presented and professional in manner at all times

Core Responsibilities:

Manage daily restaurant operations across all service periods to a consistently high standard
Lead, train, mentor, and develop front-of-house staff to deliver exceptional service
Ensure consistently warm, professional, and personalised guest experiences throughout every service
Handle guest queries, feedback, and complaints professionally and efficiently
Conduct pre-service briefings and ensure the team is fully prepared for every service period
Coordinate effectively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth and seamless service delivery
Monitor stock, manage requisitions, and support effective cost control
Maintain hygiene, cleanliness, and presentation standards across all restaurant and service areas
Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and liquor regulations at all times
Assist with staff scheduling, attendance tracking, and performance management

Remuneration & Benefits: