Assistant Restaurant Manager
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Job Location:
Knysna - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
03-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Assistant Restaurant Manager - Knysna
We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Assistant Restaurant Manager to support the smooth running of a busy well-established restaurant in Knysna. The role requires a motivated leader who can balance operational efficiency with warm hospitality ensuring guests enjoy an outstanding dining experience every time.
We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Assistant Restaurant Manager to support the smooth running of a busy well-established restaurant in Knysna. The role requires a motivated leader who can balance operational efficiency with warm hospitality ensuring guests enjoy an outstanding dining experience every time.
Duties & Responsibilities Include but not limited to:
- Assist the Restaurant Manager in overseeing daily floor operations.
- Supervise and lead front-of-house staff maintaining high standards of service.
- Manage staff training scheduling and performance monitoring.
- Address guest queries complaints and special requests with professionalism.
- Support stock control ordering and supplier coordination.
- Oversee point-of-sale systems cash-ups and financial procedures.
- Ensure compliance with health safety and hygiene standards.
- Collaborate closely with the kitchen and bar to deliver seamless service.
- Act as the Manager on Duty when required.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a supervisory or assistant manager role within a busy restaurant.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
- Sound knowledge of restaurant financials stock management and POS systems.
- A passion for hospitality and commitment to service excellence.
- Flexibility to work evenings weekends and public holidays.
Required Experience:
Manager
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About Company
South Cape Recruitment - We are a generalist recruitment company based in the heart of the Garden Route in the Southern Cape. Customer service is an integral part of our job and not an extension of it!
