Restaurant Manager – Stellenbosch

A landmark wine estate in Stellenbosch has undergone a complete transformation and is now relaunching as a five-star destination, where heritage, art, and innovation converge. At the heart of this reimagined estate is the flagship hotel restaurant, led by a Michelin-starred chef, offering a dining experience that combines international excellence with the soul of the Cape Winelands.

We are seeking an accomplished Restaurant Manager with the structure, precision, and vision to uphold and elevate this new standard of luxury hospitality. This role is a rare opportunity to shape the guest journey at one of the Winelands’ most distinctive destinations, where fine dining is enriched by world-class wines, curated art, and cultural legacy.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the full operation of the restaurant, ensuring five-star service and consistency at every touchpoint.
• Lead the team in delivering the Michelin-star chef’s vision through seamless, structured service.
• Implement strong operational systems and SOPs that set the benchmark for luxury hospitality.
• Recruit, train, and inspire a high-performing team committed to delivering personal and world-class service.
• Curate unique “moments of magic” for guests, rooted in the estate’s identity of heritage, wine, and art.
• Partner with culinary and wine teams to create extraordinary food and wine experiences.
• Drive efficiency, manage budgets, and ensure financial performance.
• Guarantee compliance with health, safety, and five-star operational requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a five-star, luxury restaurant or hotel dining environment.
• Strong, structured management style with proven ability to implement and sustain systems.
• Exceptional leadership skills and a track record of building high-performance teams.
• In-depth knowledge of fine dining, wine pairing, and luxury guest engagement.
• Solid organisational and financial management abilities.
• Passion for creating extraordinary guest experiences that combine international excellence with local authenticity.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and peak seasons.

What’s In It For You

• A competitive, negotiable salary package.
• The opportunity to be part of the relaunch of a five-star wine estate destination.
• Work alongside a Michelin-starred chef and award-winning wine team.
• Career growth in one of the Cape’s most innovative and prestigious estates.
• A platform to contribute to a unique hospitality story where heritage, art, and wine converge.

How to Apply

If you have the structure, experience, and passion to lead this flagship restaurant into its new five-star era, we invite you to apply.

Contact information

Michael