Somerset West: Restaurant General Manager | Fine Dining Restaurant | Somerset West | Ss posted by HotelJobs

Restaurant General Manager | Fine Dining Restaurant | Somerset West Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking a skilled and hands-on Restaurant General Manager for a well-established fine dining restaurant in Somerset West. This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality professional to lead a high-performing team, maintain world-class service standards, and oversee daily operations in a vibrant and award-winning environment. The restaurant operates seven days a week, with lunch services daily and dinner services on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. It accommodates 50 guests normally, and up to 100 for private functions, offering a modern, seasonal progressive set menu complemented by a vibrant beverage selection. Minimum Requirements: Proven experience in hospitality management or restaurant general management Strong knowledge of fine dining service standards and modern culinary trends Hands-on approach with excellent leadership and team management skills Competent in HR, labour law, and basic business practices Strong organisational, administrative, and financial management skills Passionate about guest experience, food, and wine Honest and reliable with verifiable references Key Responsibilities: Manage and lead the restaurant team, ensuring motivation, discipline, and high performance Deliver and maintain world-class service standards across all guest interactions Be actively hands-on in daily operations, supporting service and kitchen teams as required Oversee food and beverage quality, with strong knowledge of wine and modern cuisine Ensure compliance with HR and labour legislation Maintain accurate financial, administrative, and operational controls Monitor and manage budgets, costs, and revenue streams Ensure timely and accurate reporting and paperwork Support the planning and execution of functions and private events Uphold high standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability Personal Attributes: Professional, approachable, and confident Motivated, proactive, and solutions-driven Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards Detail-oriented and highly organised Present and engaged with both staff and guests Salary: R30,000 R40,000 per month DOE (excluding incentives) This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional to lead a high-profile fine dining establishment in Somerset West. To apply, please submit your CV, reference letters, and a recent head & shoulders photo Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates who meet the listed requirements will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within 7 working days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.