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Restaurant Manager - Premium Dining

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Senior Restaurant Manager Premium Dining

  • Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape


Are you a hospitality professional who brings presence, passion, and a touch of flair to everything you do? A refined restaurant in Gqeberha is looking for a dynamic Senior Restaurant Manager who can command the floor, lead a vibrant team, and create truly memorable guest experiences with heart and style.

This isn't a desk-bound management job. We're looking for someone who lives and breathes service, thrives in the buzz of a busy room, and has a natural talent for building strong relationships with both guests and team members alike.

You'll be working side by side with a rising culinary star a chef handpicked by one of the greatest chefs in the world, leading a kitchen team that's set to redefine fine dining in the Eastern Cape. Expect creativity, precision, and passion at every pass.


Job duties:

  • Be the face of the floor warmly welcoming guests, creating an upbeat atmosphere, and handling service flow with calm confidence
  • Lead by example motivating and mentoring your team to deliver service that feels personal, polished, and joyful
  • Build a positive team culture that thrives on respect, passion, and pride
  • Handle guest queries, VIPs, and feedback with grace and professionalism
  • Work hand-in-hand with the exceptional kitchen brigade to ensure seamless, elevated service
  • Maintain premium FOH standards: table settings, ambience, hygiene, and timing
  • Oversee daily FOH operations, reservations, and stock of service essentials


Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in restaurant or hospitality management, with time spent in upmarket or fine dining environments
  • Energetic, customer-obsessed, and naturally charismatic your team and guests feel your passion
  • A confident and present leader firm when needed, always fair, and great with people
  • Youre hands-on, detail-oriented, and always ready to roll up your sleeves during service
  • Wine, food, and service knowledge to match the elevated experience were offering
  • Calm under pressure, fast on your feet, and excellent at reading the room


Nice to Have

  • Hospitality or Restaurant Management qualification
  • Experience working with a Michelin-starred or internationally recognised culinary team
  • Strong knowledge of wines, cocktails, and modern dining trends
  • Familiarity with reservation systems and POS software

Bring your energy, lead with purpose, and help us raise the bar in Gqeberha.

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