Restaurant General Manager

Recruiter:

OttoBauthentic

Job Ref:

228577875

Date posted:

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

The Role - Restaurant General Manager - Cape Town area

To achieve employee P & L, customer, profit, and sales targets and maintain restaurant operational excellence in accordance with Company policies and procedures through team management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Achieve Standards within the restaurant by ensuring that all employees are focused on exceeding customer expectations for Cleanliness, Hospitality, Accuracy, Maintenance, Product and Speed of Service
Manage shifts in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures including directing the activities of employees in maximising sales, operating efficiency and profitability
Forecast and schedule labour by shift and create a deployment plan to control labour costs and still meet the needs of the business
Ensure that controls and procedures are implemented to protect the safety and security of employees, customers, property, and company funds
Implement restaurant training programmes for all staff to enable them to maximise performance and realise their career potential
Manage cost controls in accordance with company policy and procedures, directing the activities of employees in meeting targets placed on controllable, maximizing sales, operating efficiency and profitability
Ensure that the training and development of employees is to company standards, and initiate action where necessary to ensure that all employees meet the standards of performance required
Achieve consistent results through team management

REQUIREMENTS (not negotiable):

At least three (3) years' experience at supervisory level in a QSR environment
Must have Matric
English proficiency
Numeracy proficiency
Computer skills: Windows experience, word processing, spreadsheets and electronic mail
Financial acumen: Basic understanding of financial information
Business skills: Managerial experience & Points of sales

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