Hospitality

Restaurant General Manager

Hire Resolve·Cape Town, south-africa·Default
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-Closes Oct 30, 2026

A landmark, high-volume waterfront restaurant is seeking an experienced, high-caliber General Manager to lead their operations. Positioned in a bustling, fast-paced environment, this sizable establishment requires a seasoned leader who can hit the ground running, maintain exceptional service standards, and successfully navigate intense peak-season demands.Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership: Oversee daily front-of-house and back-of-house operations for a large-scale, high-capacity restaurant, ensuring seamless service and maximum floor efficiency.

Financial Oversight: Manage full financial performance, including P&L responsibility, daily cost controls, budgeting, labor optimization, and profit maximization. - NB!

Administrative & Billing Control: Handle high-volume invoicing, supplier reconciliations, and strict stock control procedures with meticulous accuracy.

Team Direction & Development: Lead, motivate, and direct a large hospitality team, fostering a high-performance culture capable of excelling under pressure.

Peak Season Management: Drive operational readiness and maintain composure in a fast-paced, high-stress, and demanding seasonal environment.

Quality & Guest Experience: Uphold strict health, safety, and hygiene standards while delivering a consistently excellent dining experience for high guest turnover.

Proven experience as a General Manager within a high-volume, large-scale restaurant establishment. (Unfortunately fastfood chains such as KFC, McDonalds etc will not be considered due to the intensity of the position)

Deep expertise and proven track record in both Financial and Operational Management.

Strong proficiency in managing high-volume invoicing and complex inventory systems.

Exceptional stress tolerance and leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to thrive in intense, fast-paced seasonal environments.

Hands-on operational style with the ability to hit the ground running from day one.

Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and communication abilities.

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Restaurant General Manager

Restaurant General Manager

Restaurant General Manager

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Company

Hire Resolve

Location

Cape Town, south-africa

Employment

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Experience

manager

Valid until

October 30, 2026

Created

October 15, 2026

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