General Manager

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa JenRecruitment PTY Ltd Full time

A well-established hospitality company who is focused on providing high-quality, nutritious wholefoods, offering a variety of healthy food options including salads, sandwiches, and ready-made seeking an experienced and driven General Manager to lead operations and strategic initiatives during a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for permanency. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong operational, strategic, and people management skills. 

The General Manager will take ownership of the business's day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives during a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for a permanent role based on performance. This is a hands-on leadership position requiring strong operational, strategic, and people management skills, as well as a passion for health-focused food and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and manage all operational aspects of the cafés and grocery stores.

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.

  • Ensure exceptional customer service and operational standards are maintained across all locations.

  • Manage budgets, financial reporting, and resource allocation.

  • Develop and implement strategies to drive business growth and efficiency.

  • Monitor and optimize supply chain, inventory, and food quality processes.

  • Report directly to the owners on performance, opportunities, and initiatives.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in a senior management or General Manager role, ideally in food service, retail, or hospitality.

  • Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

  • Experience managing budgets, P&L, and operational processes.

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team management skills.

  • Passion for health, nutrition, and creating excellent customer experiences.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Contract Details:

  • Fixed term: 6 months

  • Potential for permanency based on performance

  • Successful candidate must be able to start 1 March

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