Front of house manager

7 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The My Place Group Full time R210 000 - R420 000 per year

This is a really exciting hire

Front of House Manager – The Mussel Monger & DĀSHI

The My Place Group
 — brand owners of 
The Mussel Monger
 (Oyster, Mussel & Wine Bar) and 
DĀSHI
 (Asian Tapas Bar) — is looking for passionate, driven 
Front of House Managers
 to join our growing team.

We welcome both experienced leaders and ambitious up-and-coming managers ready to take the next step in their careers.

About the Role

The core focus of this role is front-of-house service, delivering on our mantra:

"The highest quality produce, delivered at speed, consistently."

You'll be supported by an experienced operations team that handles most administrative functions, allowing you to focus on 
service excellence, guest experience, and team leadership.

What We're Looking For

You should be a natural leader with a passion for exceptional service, teamwork, and high-quality food. The ideal candidate demonstrates:

  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • A proactive mindset — you never walk past a problem without fixing it
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • A passion for optimizing space and systems for better output
  • Comfort working within structured frameworks and SOPs
  • A hunger for sales, performance, and achieving targets

What You'll Do

  • Lead the Team:
     Motivate, guide, and support your crew to deliver consistent, top-quality service.
  • Operations:
     Oversee daily operations, including service flow, food execution, stock control, hygiene, and SOP adherence.
  • Customer Engagement:
     Be the face of the restaurant — greet guests, resolve queries, and ensure every customer leaves delighted.
  • Sales & Reporting:
     Drive revenue and track performance against targets.
  • Quality Control:
     Maintain the highest standards in food, cocktails, and overall presentation.

Requirements

  • Must reside in 
    Cape Town
     and be able to work at our 
    Sea Point or Riverlands
     outlets
  • Flexible working hours, including 
    weekends, public holidays, and up to 12-hour shifts
  • Minimum 
    2 years' experience
     in food, hospitality, or retail leadership
  • Proven track record in 
    store operations and achieving sales targets
  • Familiarity with 
    food safety, hygiene, and inventory management
  • A positive, proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and leads by example

Why Join Us

  • We live by our values: 
    Respect, Responsibility, Discipline, and Consistency
  • We strive for 
    exceedance of excellence
     in everything we do
  • Be part of a 
    fast-growing group
     with huge career growth potential
  • Work in a 
    supportive, dynamic, and passionate team environment
  • Enjoy a 
    market-related salary
     with 
    performance incentives and bonuses
     for achieving KPIs

Job Type:
 Full-time, Permanent

Pay:
 R15,000 – R35,000 per month made up of base and key performance incentives.

Experience:
 Food & Hospitality: 2 years (Required Minimum)

Location:
 Cape Town City centre, Western Cape (Required)

Work Location:
 In person

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