Job Description
Restaurant Manager | Cape Town | Burger Restaurant
We are looking for a dedicated and driven RESTAURANT MANAGER to join the leadership team and keep the operations running at full speed.
This is a fast-growing, high-energy smash burger joint located in the vibrant heart of De Waterkant, Cape Town
The Role
As Restaurant Manager, you’ll be a key part of the action – leading shifts, supporting the crew, and making sure every burger and guest experience is top-notch. You’ll thrive in a high-paced environment and be the kind of leader who leads by example – dependable, hands-on, and solutions-focused.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and support daily restaurant operations
- Lead and motivate the team during service
- Ensure adherence to health, hygiene, and food safety standards
- Monitor product quality and consistency
- Resolve customer complaints in a calm, professional manner
- Assist in onboarding and training new team members
- Maintain inventory and place orders as needed
- Oversee thorough opening and closing procedures
- Assist with team scheduling and shift coverage
- Handle admin duties including reporting, invoices, and stock management
- Step in to assist wherever needed – from the grill to the floor
What We’re Looking For
- Prior experience in a supervisory or assistant management role (hospitality/restaurant industry preferred)
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Calm under pressure, with a solutions-first mindset
- High attention to detail and a hands-on, can-do attitude
- Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy – someone the team can count on
- Willing to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays
- Comfortable handling basic admin tasks (stock, rosters, reporting)
Salary Info:
- Salary ZAR 20 – 25k CTC
To apply for Restaurant Manager | Cape Town | Burger Restaurant, please send your CV in WORD document WITH UP-TO-DATE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND A FULL-LENGTH PHOTO INSERTED ON THE CV.
We appreciate all applications. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment, within 10 working days of the application.
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