Restaurant Manager

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Restaurant Manager based in Modimolle, Limpopo. The successful candidate will join an established team within the hospitality jobs function.

About This Position

The Restaurant Manager position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Limpopo. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Modimolle and across the hospitality jobs space.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the hospitality jobs team in Limpopo make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

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 Modimolle 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 Modimolle much easier.

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 Limpopo is consistently high and consistently fair.

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.

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 Modimolle.

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

Your Future Here

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

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

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

What We Offer

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

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

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.

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 Modimolle keep progressing.

Your Workplace

Equally, 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 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.

Importantly, 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.

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

Based in Modimolle

Notably, the role is based in Modimolle, in the heart of the Tzaneen agricultural belt. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Modimolle and the broader Limpopo region.

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

Many candidates already living within reach of Modimolle 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.

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 Modimolle.

What Your Day Looks Like

Your shift usually starts with a brief from the duty manager, a quick station check and a look at the day’s bookings or specials. As guests arrive, you slip into a steady rhythm — warm welcomes, accurate orders and seamless coordination with the kitchen and bar. Service peaks demand calm focus and tight teamwork, and quieter moments are spent resetting tables, polishing glassware or training a new starter. When the last guest leaves happy, you know you have delivered a memorable hospitality experience.

Importantly, the Modimolle office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Limpopo operations throw up the unexpected.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Modimolle.

About the Team

Practically speaking, you will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the hospitality jobs side of the business inside out. The Modimolle group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

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.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Notably, the team mix in Modimolle reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain the required uniform and presentation standards during all shifts
• Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings
• Comply with food safety, hygiene and health regulations at all times
• Train casual staff on service standards and SOPs
• Respond promptly to guest requests, complaints and special needs

Minimum Requirements

• 1-3 years’ experience in a similar hospitality environment
• Sound knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles
• Ability to remain calm and gracious under pressure
• Strong customer service orientation and warm guest interaction
• Physically able to stand for long periods in a fast-paced environment
• Team player who can work collaboratively across departments

On top of that, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.