Restaurant Operations Manager

3 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa ExecutivePlacements - The JOB Portal Full time R250 000 - R500 000 per year

Recruiter:
Recruitment Solutions

Job Ref:
LW11OM

Date posted:
Saturday, October 18, 2025

Location:
Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:
R per annum - highly negotiable

SUMMARY:
Be the 2IC to the owner, assisting this busy Catering Company with all aspects of the catering process for various lunchtime events, Monday to Friday, 07h00 - 17h00.

POSITION INFO:
The position is based in Cape Town CBD, and we are recruiting for a dynamic, energetic Operations manager, who has experience within the Hospitality trade. The company is growing and you will be the ''''hands-on" assistant to the owner. A fast-paced establishment that currently has a team of 18 staff that you will manage and inspire. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 07h00 - 17h00 - no evenings. If you are a team player with a solution-driven mindset, you might just be the right person for this role.

Great opportunity with growth potential.

Requirements:

  • Matric with excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
  • Relevant experience within Management in the hospitality space
  • Enjoy being hands-on, working with a dynamic team
  • Ability to assist with developing new processes and controls
  • Ability to work in Cape Town city centre

Duties:

Oversee all aspects of catering for events, menu planning and ideas, budget management and staff supervision.

  • Meet the clients to understand their needs, tailor menus to specific requirements and budgets, and arrange tastings
  • Recruit, train and manage catering staff, create work schedules and rotas, and ensure the team meets quality standards
  • Develop and manage budgets, control costs, handle stock and track expenses
  • Plan and execute all event logistics, including food preparation, transportation of equipment and supplies, and setup/teardown at event venues
  • Ensure all operations comply with food hygenie and health and safety regulations, and monitor the quality of food and service
  • Meet with and manage relationships with suppliers and vendors, and negotiate contracts
  • Handle administrative duties such as bookkeeping, client communication and managing inventory

Skills:

  • Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
  • Team Player
  • Knowledge of food safety regulations and health standards
  • Financial literacy and business acumen
  • Customer-focused mindset
  • Ability to ensure high-quality service and customer satisfaction

If this sounds like you, then we would like to hear from you. Forward your CV by applying directly to this ad. Please note that suitable candidates will be emailed an application form and also contacted telephonically to discuss. Thank You.

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