Job Summary
AREA MANAGER - Upscale Restaurant Group CAPE TOWN Salary: R40,000+ per month ; depending on experience An established upscale restaurant group is looking for an experienced Area Manager to oversee multiple restaurants across Cape Town. RESPONSIBILITIES • Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple restaurants within the assigned area • Ensure consistent operational, service and brand standards across all locations • Monitor restaurant performance and implement corrective action plans where required • Conduct regular operational, health & safety and compliance inspections • Work closely with internal audit teams and ensure strong audit results • Monitor restaurant P&Ls, budgets, costs and profitability • Identify financial and operational risks and implement solutions • Provide guidance and support to General Managers in achieving budgeted results • Lead, coach and develop restaurant management teams • Monitor labour costs, staffing levels and employee performance • Drive employee engagement, morale, training and succession planning • Conduct regular GM meetings to review results, challenges and opportunities • Complete monthly safe/petty cash audits, maintenance walks, waste and variance analysis • Manage P&L projections and expenditure in line with financial plans • Stay abreast of industry trends and identify opportunities for operational improvement • Visit each restaurant regularly and work different trading shifts where required, including evenings and weekends REQUIREMENTS • South African citizen • Proven experience as an Area Manager, Operations Manager, Multi-Site Manager or similar within the restaurant/hospitality industry • Strong experience managing multiple upscale or high-volume restaurants • Excellent understanding of restaurant P&Ls, budgeting, labour, cost control and profitability • Comfortable working across different trading periods and restaurant locations • A strong understanding of compliance, food safety, health & safety and operational standards