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Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Restaurant Manager in Oudtshoorn, and we encourage applicants from across Western Cape to consider this opportunity.
What This Role Involves
An experienced Restaurant Manager is needed to support operations in Oudtshoorn. The role forms part of how the business keeps its hospitality jobs portfolio strong in Western Cape.
The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Restaurant Manager taking on this position.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Restaurant Manager is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
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 Oudtshoorn teams, and the new Restaurant Manager will feel that from the first week.
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 Oudtshoorn much easier.
Based in Oudtshoorn
Working in Oudtshoorn means a place on the N2 corridor toward the Cape Winelands, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Western Cape region, and the Oudtshoorn office benefits from those long-standing connections.
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 Oudtshoorn.
Many candidates already living within reach of Oudtshoorn cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape.
Common Questions
Is training provided for this position?
Yes. New joiners receive structured onboarding, and ongoing coaching and skills development are built into how the team operates.
Are reference and background checks conducted?
Equally, yes. Reference, criminal and qualification checks are part of the standard pre-employment process.
Is this position open to recent graduates?
Crucially, yes. Provided the minimum requirements listed above are met, graduates are warmly encouraged to put their names forward.
Is there opportunity for promotion?
Definitely. Strong performers regularly move into senior, supervisory or specialist roles within the business.
Growing With Us
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the hospitality jobs team in Oudtshoorn have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Oudtshoorn team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Oudtshoorn have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Western Cape, 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 Western Cape.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Oudtshoorn.
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.
About the Team
Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Oudtshoorn office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Western Cape operations get busy.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Notably, the team mix in Oudtshoorn reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Why Join Us
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Oudtshoorn contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the hospitality jobs space in Western Cape.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Oudtshoorn teams.
Crucially, 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 Oudtshoorn keep progressing.
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 Western Cape.
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 Oudtshoorn site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
In addition, 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.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Western Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Key Responsibilities
- Support events, banquets and conference operations
- Prepare and present food in line with kitchen recipes and standards
- Respond promptly to guest requests, complaints and special needs
- Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes
- Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings
- Maintain the required uniform and presentation standards during all shifts
- Coordinate with kitchen, housekeeping and front-office teams
What You’ll Need
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Physically able to stand for long periods in a fast-paced environment
- Good verbal communication skills in English; second language an advantage
- Strong customer service orientation and warm guest interaction
- Computer literacy and experience with POS systems
- Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences
- Ability to remain calm and gracious under pressure
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.