Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Restaurant Manager for its Gqeberha operation. The role forms part of a wider hospitality jobs portfolio across Eastern Cape.
About This Position
This Restaurant Manager role sits within the hospitality jobs function in Gqeberha. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Eastern Cape.
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 Gqeberha much easier.
Why This Role
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Gqeberha colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the hospitality jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Equally, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
In addition, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
About Gqeberha
Practically speaking, the role is based in Gqeberha, in the growing Buffalo City Metro. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Gqeberha and the broader Eastern Cape region.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.
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 Gqeberha.
Your Workplace
On top of that, 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.
Practically speaking, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Eastern Cape.
Importantly, 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.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Set up rooms, function venues and outlets ahead of guest arrivals
- Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes
- Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings
- Prepare and present food in line with kitchen recipes and standards
- Respond promptly to guest requests, complaints and special needs
- Coordinate with kitchen, housekeeping and front-office teams
- Support events, banquets and conference operations
Who We’re Looking For
- Willing to follow the company’s lawful uniform, hygiene and safety policy on shift
- Sound knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles
- Awareness of tourism grading and quality expectations
- Team player who can work collaboratively across departments
- Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.