Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a Restaurant Manager to join our luxury wine estate in Franschhoek, responsible for supporting the F&B service and staff in achieving strategic direction and annual plans for the Restaurant. The ideal candidate will have excellent knowledge of food and beverage service standards, proficiency in using restaurant POS systems, and strong problem-solving abilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Review day sheet at the beginning of each shift and brief servers on guest movements, special occasions, and dietary requirements.
- Ensure opening and closing procedures are followed precisely, and daily shift procedures are completed.
- Prepare and supervise mise-en-place for each meal period, including preparations for room service orders.
- Greet and assist guests.
- Manage table allocations efficiently, ensuring guest satisfaction and equitable distribution between restaurant stations.
- Coordinate with HODs to ensure wine list and menu are up to date and communicate about daily operations and guest feedback.
- Attend necessary meetings and training courses.
- Monitor the performance of restaurant team members, ensuring compliance with standards and protocols.
- Continuously assess and support staff development, identifying areas for improvement and training.
- Take charge of stock count procedures and ensure submission to stores department in a timely manner.
- Monitor staff punctuality and absenteeism, keeping PRP/ESS systems up to date.
- Ensure shifts are adequately staffed, facilitating shift scheduling when necessary.
- Be proficient in restaurant POS system, responsible for end-of-day procedures, guest settlements, voids, discounts, corrections, cash-ups, and adjustments.
- Report back on monthly expenditure budget during MIS meetings and handle queries from Finance Department based on revenue/expense results.
- Assist in brainstorming new ideas, concepts, and themes for seasonal menus, events, and special occasions.
- Conduct pre- and post-inspections of all conference venues, private dinners, braais, and picnic set-ups.
- Coordinate arrangements for groups with relevant parties and ensure internal function sheets are prepared and distributed accordingly.
- Report and rectify all potential and real hazards immediately.
Requirements
- Matric Certificate
- Wine certificate course would be beneficial (not essential)
- At least 3 years experience in a supervisory role within a fine dining or 5-star Hotel restaurant or hospitality environment
- Excellent knowledge of food and beverage service standards
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