Restaurant Manager

Work-Force

A Restaurant Manager position is being filled in Tzaneen. Suitable candidates from across Limpopo are invited to submit their applications for review.

About the Opportunity

The organisation is investing in its Tzaneen operation, and this Restaurant Manager position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the hospitality jobs function and contribute to the wider Limpopo business.

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the hospitality jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Tzaneen much easier.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Tzaneen teams, and the new Restaurant Manager will feel that from the first week.

About Tzaneen

In addition, the role is based in Tzaneen, close to the Musina border trade post. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Tzaneen and the broader Limpopo region.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Tzaneen.

Many candidates already living within reach of Tzaneen cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Limpopo economy.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Tzaneen, Limpopo.

Why This Role

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Tzaneen colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the hospitality jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Limpopo.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Tzaneen teams.

Notably, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Tzaneen keep progressing.

Your Workplace

Notably, the environment is service-led and people-centred. Expect varied hours, a high tempo during peaks, and a team culture built on hospitality and pride in the guest experience.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Tzaneen site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Crucially, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

In addition, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Limpopo. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Your Future Here

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the hospitality jobs team in Tzaneen have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Tzaneen team member.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Tzaneen have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Limpopo.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Limpopo, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Limpopo.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Tzaneen.

Key Outputs

  • Coordinate with kitchen, housekeeping and front-office teams
  • Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings
  • Prepare and present food in line with kitchen recipes and standards
  • Manage stock, breakages and consumables for your section
  • Set up rooms, function venues and outlets ahead of guest arrivals
  • Welcome guests warmly and ensure a smooth check-in and check-out experience

Minimum Requirements

  • 1-3 years’ experience in a similar hospitality environment
  • Good verbal communication skills in English; second language an advantage
  • Willing to follow the company’s uniform and grooming policy on shift
  • Sound knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles
  • Computer literacy and experience with POS systems
  • Team player who can work collaboratively across departments
  • Physically able to stand for long periods in a fast-paced environment

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.

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