Tourism/Hospitality - Other Tourism/Hospitality Gauteng FULL TIME Job Summary Minimum Requirements: * Minimum 3–5 years’ experience as a General Manager within a fine dining or high-end restaurant environment * Strong leadership and people management experience * Solid understanding of restaurant operations, service standards, and hospitality best practices * Must reside in Sandton or surrounding areas for ease of travel and operational availability * Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills * Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment Key Responsibilities: * Oversee the full day-to-day operations of the restaurant, ensuring smooth service delivery and exceptional guest experiences at all times. * Lead, manage, and motivate all restaurant staff, including front-of-house and back-of-house teams, to maintain high performance standards. * Maintain and enforce fine dining service standards, ensuring consistency in presentation, etiquette, and customer service excellence. * Manage staff scheduling, rosters, attendance, and performance monitoring to ensure adequate coverage and productivity. * Conduct regular staff training, coaching, and development to enhance service quality and operational efficiency. * Oversee financial management of the restaurant, including budgeting, cost control, stock management, and daily cash-ups. * Monitor food and beverage costs, ensuring profitability targets are met without compromising quality. * Collaborate closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team to ensure seamless coordination between kitchen and front-of-house operations. * Handle guest relations, ensuring all feedback, complaints, and special requests are managed professionally and timeously. * Maintain strong supplier relationships and oversee procurement to ensure quality and consistency of ingredients and products. Email CVs to: Riseup Management Recruiter