Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a passionate and driven Assistant Restaurant Manager for a prestigious fine dining restaurant group based in Constantia. The ideal candidate will be experienced in high-end service environments and demonstrate strong leadership and operational skills.

Key

• Oversee daily floor operations to ensure exceptional guest experiences

• Recruit, train, and supervise staff, ensuring high levels of service and performance

• Lead and motivate the team, maintaining morale and professionalism at all times

• Manage daily staff scheduling based on restaurant needs

• Ensure the restaurant is correctly set up before service, including ambiance, lighting, and music

• Prepare floor plans and assign tables while communicating special occasions and dietary requirements

• Handle guest interactions, including complaints and service recovery, ensuring satisfaction

• Support service delivery, including wine pairings and direct guest interaction

• Oversee restaurant cleanliness, minor maintenance tasks, and general operational standards

• Manage staff performance, appraisals, and disciplinary procedures as required

• Update menus, wine pairings, and website information, and communicate changes to the team

• Handle procurement for all operational needs including supplies, linens, dcor, and bar items

• Manage petty cash, daily takings, payments, and reconciliation

• Conduct daily cash-ups, submit comps and debtors to accounts, and resolve discrepancies

Personal Attributes:

• Well-groomed, presentable, and physically fit

• Able to work long hours on your feet and multitask in a high-pressure environment

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities

• Strong leadership with the ability to lead by example

• Calm, composed, and focused during busy service periods

• Team-oriented with strong administrative capabilities

Other

• Perform various administrative and operational tasks as needed to support smooth business operations

If you are a highly organized and service-driven professional looking to grow within a luxury dining environment, send your CV to Kendrick Recruitment to apply.

Assistant Restaurant Manager position available in Western Cape, Cape Town. This job position was posted by Kendrick Recruitment. The job has been posted as a free ad on 2025-04-23 at 15:03:20 in the It Computer category