Senior Restaurant Manager Premium Dining
- Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Eastern Cape
Are you a hospitality professional who brings presence passion and a touch of flair to everything you do A refined restaurant in Gqeberha is looking for a dynamic Senior Restaurant Manager who can command the floor lead a vibrant team and create truly memorable guest experiences with heart and style.
This isnt a deskbound management job. Were looking for someone who lives and breathes service thrives in the buzz of a busy room and has a natural talent for building strong relationships with both guests and team members alike.
Youll be working side by side with a rising culinary star a chef handpicked by one of the greatest chefs in the world leading a kitchen team thats set to redefine fine dining in the Eastern Cape. Expect creativity precision and passion at every pass.
Job duties:
- Be the face of the floor warmly welcoming guests creating an upbeat atmosphere and handling service flow with calm confidence
- Lead by example motivating and mentoring your team to deliver service that feels personal polished and joyful
- Build a positive team culture that thrives on respect passion and pride
- Handle guest queries VIPs and feedback with grace and professionalism
- Work handinhand with the exceptional kitchen brigade to ensure seamless elevated service
- Maintain premium FOH standards: table settings ambience hygiene and timing
- Oversee daily FOH operations reservations and stock of service essentials
Requirements:
- 5 years of experience in restaurant or hospitality management with time spent in upmarket or fine dining environments
- Energetic customerobsessed and naturally charismatic your team and guests feel your passion
- A confident and present leader firm when needed always fair and great with people
- Youre handson detailoriented and always ready to roll up your sleeves during service
- Wine food and service knowledge to match the elevated experience were offering
- Calm under pressure fast on your feet and excellent at reading the room
Nice to Have
- Hospitality or Restaurant Management qualification
- Experience working with a Michelinstarred or internationally recognised culinary team
- Strong knowledge of wines cocktails and modern dining trends
- Familiarity with reservation systems and POS software
Bring your energy lead with purpose and help us raise the bar in Gqeberha.