Restaurant General Manager
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview This role is for a Restaurant General Manager, advertised by Hire Resolve. It is based at a landmark, high-volume waterfront restaurant. The position requires an experienced, high-caliber General Manager to lead operations in a bustling, fast-paced and sizable establishment. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned leader capable of immediately contributing, maintaining exceptional service standards, and successfully managing intense peak-season demands. What you will do * Operational Leadership: Oversee daily front-of-house and back-of-house operations for a large-scale, high-capacity restaurant, ensuring seamless service and maximum floor efficiency. * Financial Oversight: Manage full financial performance, including P&L responsibility, daily cost controls, budgeting, labor optimization, and profit maximization. * Administrative & Billing Control: Handle high-volume invoicing, supplier reconciliations, and strict stock control procedures with meticulous accuracy. * Team Direction & Development: Lead, motivate, and direct a large hospitality team, fostering a high-performance culture capable of excelling under pressure. * Peak Season Management: Drive operational readiness and maintain composure in a fast-paced, high-stress, and demanding seasonal environment. * Quality & Guest Experience: Uphold strict health, safety, and hygiene standards while delivering a consistently excellent dining experience for high guest turnover. Requirements (from the original advert) * Proven experience as a General Manager within a high-volume, large-scale restaurant establishment. Unfortunately fastfood chains such as KFC, McDonalds etc will not be considered due to the intensity of the position. * Deep expertise and proven track record in both Financial and Operational Management. * Strong proficiency in managing high-volume invoicing and complex inventory systems. * Exceptional stress tolerance and leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to thrive in intense, fast-paced seasonal environments. * Hands-on operational style with the ability to hit the ground running from day one. * Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and communication abilities. Who should apply The ideal candidate is an experienced and high-caliber General Manager with a proven background in high-volume, large-scale restaurant operations, specifically excluding fast-food chains. They should be a seasoned leader with deep expertise in financial and operational management, proficient in high-volume invoicing and complex inventory systems. The candidate must demonstrate exceptional stress tolerance and leadership skills, capable of thriving in intense, fast-paced seasonal environments with a hands-on operational approach. Strong business acumen, analytical, and communication skills are also essential. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/restaurant-general-manager-hire-resolve-1 Source: myjobmag
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