Job Summary
⭐ NEW Restaurant Management Vacancy – Somerset West ?✨ ? General Manager – Fine Dining Restaurant – Somerset West ➡️ Live-out | Must be based in Somerset West or surrounding areas ? Salary: R30,000 – R40,000 Gross DOE (capped) + substantial gratuities Kendrick Recruitment has received an exciting General Manager vacancy for a well-established fine dining restaurant in Somerset West. This is a senior, hands-on role suited to an experienced hospitality leader with a strong background in fine dining service standards and proven team management ability. The restaurant operates 7 days a week for lunch ; and dinner service on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays . It seats 50 guests ; and caters for up to 100 guests for functions . A stable team is in place, and management systems and controls are already established. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage the full FOH operation and service delivery • Manage, train, motivate, and hold the team accountable to world-class standards • Drive guest experience and ensure consistent, award-level service and attention to detail • Maintain strong floor presence, service leadership, and service recovery where needed • Oversee reservations flow, functions planning, and daily operational coordination • Ensure HR procedures, discipline processes, and labour compliance are followed • Maintain strong admin and paperwork discipline including reporting and controls • Support financial and business practices including stock awareness, cost control, and basic budgeting • Work closely with the kitchen and beverage team to support menu and pairing excellence Requirements • Proven senior restaurant management experience essential, fine dining background required • Strong wine and food knowledge with confident guest engagement • Hands-on leadership style with a sense of urgency and high standards • Solid HR and basic labour law knowledge • Good understanding of basic business and fiscal practices • Strong admin ability and attention to operational detail • Honest, reliable, disciplined, and professional • Contactable references essential • Must live in Somerset West or surrounding areas and have own reliable transport. Package • Salary: R30,000 – R40,000 Gross DOE (capped) • Substantial gratuities • Live-out role To Apply Please submit your CV, contactable references, and a recent head and shoulders photograph ASAP. ? Please Note: If you do not receive feedback within 7 working days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.