Restaurant Manager

RESTAURANT MANAGER WANTED

Morningside, Durban

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Restaurant Manager to join our team from November 2026. This is a senior, hands-on position for someone who is confident managing both the kitchen and the overall day-to-day restaurant operation.

Our restaurant is an established coffee shop and popular function and catering venue, so the successful candidate must be able to confidently manage normal restaurant operations as well as private functions and events.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are looking for someone with strong experience in hospitality management, who can take ownership of the restaurant and lead the team effectively.

• The successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Managing the day-to-day restaurant operations
• Leading and supervising kitchen, waitering and support staff
• Staff scheduling and rostering
• Ensuring excellent food quality, presentation and consistency
• Menu planning and catering requirements
• Planning and managing catering for functions and events
• Determining stock and supply requirements
• Ordering food, beverages and operational supplies
• Receiving stock and accurately capturing *GRVs*
• Cash-ups, daily reconciliations and cash deposits
• Preparing quotes for functions and catering
• Communicating directly with function clients and guests
• Handling customer queries and complaints professionally
• Resolving difficult situations calmly and effectively
• Ensuring the restaurant maintains high standards of cleanliness, service and efficiency
• Managing staff performance and ensuring procedures are followed
• Overseeing the smooth operation of the restaurant from opening through to close

GAAP EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL

The restaurant operates on GAAP, and the successful candidate MUST have good practical experience using GAAP for restaurant operations, including sales, stock and related administrative functions.

WORKING HOURS

The restaurant is open 7 days a week, from 07:00 – 17:00.

This is a hands-on management position and will require flexibility around restaurant operations, functions and administrative duties. The successful candidate must be prepared to work weekends and public holidays where required.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• We are looking for an experienced hospitality professional who is:
• An experienced Restaurant Manager / senior hospitality professional
• Strong in staff management and leadership
• Organized and able to multitask
• Experienced in functions and catering
• Comfortable dealing directly with customers and clients
• Financially and administratively competent
• Experienced with stock control, GRVs and cash-ups
• Experienced in GAAP
• Reliable, professional and hands-on
• Able to work independently and take responsibility for the complete operation

This is an opportunity for the right person to become an integral part of an established Morningside restaurant and take ownership of the day-to-day operation.

Location: Morningside, Durban *Start date:* November 2026

Salary will be discussed – Market related.

To apply: Please send your CV, together with a brief summary of your hospitality management and chef experience, to [email protected] Only candidates with relevant experience will be considered.

Pay: R15 000,00 - R20 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person