Breakfast sets the tone for the day and delivering it exceptionally takes strong leadership, energy and attention to every detail. At The President Hotel, we’re looking for an experienced, energetic and hands-on Assistant Restaurant Manager - Breakfast to help lead one of the busiest services of the day.

With 349 rooms and high guest volumes, breakfast requires a manager who can confidently lead the floor, coordinate the team and keep service running smoothly from the first guest arrival through to the end of service.

As we continue our journey toward luxury, we need someone who is visible on the floor, actively engaged with guests and the team, and comfortable stepping in wherever needed. You’ll work closely with the Restaurant Manager and Kitchen team to ensure the restaurant is fully prepared, service flows efficiently, the breakfast offering is consistently well presented, and every guest receives warm, professional and attentive service.

The successful candidate must have previous restaurant supervisory or junior management experience within a busy 4-star or 5-star hotel, large restaurant or similarly high-volume hospitality environment. Previous experience managing or supervising a high-volume hotel breakfast service will be a strong advantage.

This is an early-morning operational position, so candidates must be comfortable with early starts, weekends and public holidays and have reliable transport to get to work for the required shifts.

If you thrive in a fast-paced restaurant environment, enjoy leading people from the floor and take pride in delivering an organised, efficient and memorable breakfast experience, we’d like to hear from you.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent, with a relevant Hospitality, Food & Beverage or Hotel Management qualification
• At least 2 years’ experience in a restaurant supervisory or junior management role within a busy hotel or high-volume hospitality environment
• 4-star or 5-star hotel restaurant experience is advantageous; high-volume breakfast experience is a strong advantage
• Strong floor-management, team leadership, guest relations and service-recovery skills
• Good knowledge of restaurant operations, POS systems, stock control, food safety, hygiene and health and safety standards
• Strong communication, organisational and administrative skills, with professional presentation
• South African ID and a fully updated CV with contactable references
• Able to work early-morning shifts, weekends and public holidays; reliable transport is essential

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the Restaurant Manager with the daily breakfast operation and ensuring the restaurant and team are ready for service
• Leading from the floor, conducting briefings, allocating responsibilities and supporting the team throughout service
• Coordinating guest arrivals, seating and table turnover during busy periods
• Monitoring buffet presentation and replenishment, à la carte orders and overall service standards
• Working closely with the Kitchen and other hotel departments to meet guest, group and VIP requirements
• Engaging with guests, resolving concerns and ensuring effective service recovery
• Coaching team members and helping maintain service, hygiene, safety and operational standards
• Supporting stock control, reducing wastage and ensuring the restaurant is reset after service
• Identifying ways to improve service efficiency and the guest experience

Why Join The President Hotel

• Be part of Cape Town’s Most Loved Hotel
• Work within a professional, high-volume 349-room hotel environment
• Take on a key leadership role within one of the hotel’s busiest daily services
• Develop your restaurant management, people leadership and operational skills
• Gain valuable exposure to high-volume Food & Beverage operations within a large city hotel
• Work closely with experienced Restaurant, Food & Beverage and Kitchen leadership
• Build your career within an environment focused on professional development and service excellence
• Play an important role in creating an exceptional start to every guest’s day
• Be part of our exciting journey toward luxury
• Enjoy a competitive salary, company contributions toward medical aid and provident fund, staff meals on duty and an outstanding team culture

Contact information

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