Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Manager – Luxury Lodge – Hoedspruit

Salary: R20,800 (Live-in)

Kendrick Recruitment is recruiting for a polished and service-driven Restaurant Manager to join a luxury lodge in the Hoedspruit area. This role is ideal for an experienced hospitality professional with strong leadership abilities, a refined eye for detail, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest dining experiences across multiple venues.

Key Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar Restaurant Manager role within a luxury lodge or high-end hospitality environment

• Proven experience managing à la carte service for up to 165 guests, including buffet service and outdoor functions

• Experience overseeing multiple dining venues simultaneously

• Strong understanding of international service standards and diverse cultural service requirements

• Ability to communicate in multiple languages is advantageous

• Strong leadership, training, and team management skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• Calm and effective under pressure, with strong multitasking capability

• High attention to detail and refined service standards

• Effective administrative and organisational skills

• Knowledge of restaurant management systems is advantageous

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required

• Valid driver’s licence

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of all restaurant and dining venues, ensuring exceptional service standards and guest satisfaction

• Manage, train, and motivate waiter and service staff, fostering a professional and positive working environment

• Act as the first and last point of guest interaction, ensuring a lasting impression across all dining experiences

• Handle guest enquiries, special requests, feedback, and complaints with professionalism and discretion

• Coordinate reservations, seating, and service flow across all dining venues

• Supervise waitstaff and coordinate closely with the kitchen team to ensure seamless service delivery

• Collaborate with the culinary team on menu updates and service trends

• Drive wine list standards, service execution, and staff training

• Oversee beverage and bar operations, including team training and service standards

• Manage floor plans, guest-to-waiter allocations, and service logistics

• Create and manage staff rosters in line with operational requirements

• Oversee inventory control and ensure compliance with health and safety standards

• Maintain the ambiance of dining areas, including lighting, music levels, cleanliness, and overall presentation

• Implement and oversee cultural competency training to ensure staff adapt to diverse guest service expectations

Candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to submit their CV to Kendrick Recruitment to apply for this role.