Luxury Destination Restaurant | Franschhoek

The Role
We’re looking for a confident, hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead the front of house at one of Franschhoek’s standout destination restaurants. This role is about setting the tone on the floor, inspiring your team, and delivering a seamless, memorable guest experience every single service.

What You’ll Do

• Own the daily rhythm of the restaurant, ensuring service runs smoothly from open to close
• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing front-of-house team
• Create a polished, welcoming atmosphere that reflects the restaurant’s identity
• Manage reservations and flow to maximise both guest experience and table turnover
• Work closely with the kitchen to ensure timing, accuracy, and consistency
• Handle guest feedback with confidence, warmth, and professionalism
• Oversee stock, supplies, and readiness for service
• Uphold exceptional standards of hygiene, safety, and presentation
• Drive guest loyalty and repeat business through thoughtful service and engagement

What Success Looks Like

• Guests leave happy, impressed, and eager to return
• Service runs efficiently without losing its sense of ease and warmth
• The team feels supported, trained, and motivated
• Costs and stock are well controlled without compromising quality
• The restaurant consistently delivers on its reputation as a destination experience

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing a high-quality restaurant
• A natural leader who leads from the floor, not the office
• Strong communication skills and calm decision-making under pressure
• A sharp eye for detail, flow, and guest comfort
• Passion for hospitality, food, wine, and service excellence
• Hospitality qualification is an advantage, but real-world experience matters most

The Offer

• Salary negotiable based on experience
• Subsidised accommodation available

Contact information

Michael