Hoedspruit: Restaurant Manager (5* Game Lodge) – Hoedspruit posted by HotelJobs

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations of our luxury Game Lodge’s restaurant, ensuring high standards of service and guest satisfaction. As a key member of our hospitality team, you will be responsible for managing and training waiter staff, handling guest inquiries, collaborating with the culinary team, and driving wine list and beverage services.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the restaurant, ensuring high standards of service and guest satisfaction.
• Manage and train waiter staff, fostering a positive and professional work environment.
• Handle and execute Guest inquiries, feedback, and complaints with professionalism and tact.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to create and update trends on menus and offerings.
• Oversee and drive wine list / service and training requirements with the team.
• Oversee and drive beverage / bar team and training requirements with team.
• Effective in administration Guest Experience & Seating Coordination: Coordinate the greeting, welcoming, and flow of service procedures in a professional manner, managing reservations, special requests, and addressing guest inquiries or complaints.
• Service Coordination: Supervising waitstaff, coordinating with the kitchen, setting up the dining room, and overseeing the flow of service.
• Operational Management: Managing floorplans, guest-waiter allocations, handling reservations, training staff, creating staff rosters, and managing inventory and health & safety standards.
• Maintaining the atmosphere of the dining room, including lighting, music volume, and overall cleanliness.
• Coordinating training of culture competence, Guest communication and engagement for staff to adapt with diverse service requirements.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• A formal hospitality qualification
• At least 2 years experience in similar position
• Experience in running A La Carte service for 165 pax including buffet & outdoor functions
• Running of multiple daily dining venues

Qualifications

• None specified

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary to be discussed during the interview process.

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