Job Summary
Restaurant Manager
Hazendal Wine Estate Hazendal Wine Estate, a historic destination renowned for its refined hospitality and contemporary luxury, is seeking an experienced and guest-focused Restaurant Manager to lead one of its flagship dining venues. This role is ideal for a hospitality professional who understands luxury standards and thrives in a high-expectation, detail-driven environment. The Role
The Restaurant Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and performance of the restaurant, ensuring seamless operations, exceptional service standards, and memorable guest experiences. You will lead from the floor, inspire your team, and uphold the estate’s reputation for excellence. Key Responsibilities
Lead; motivate, and develop the front-of-house team to deliver consistent, high-quality service
Ensure personalised, attentive guest experiences aligned with luxury hospitality standards
Manage daily operations including reservations, staffing, service flow, and guest recovery
Maintain impeccable standards of presentation, ambience, and cleanliness
Drive performance through effective rostering, cost control, and stock management
Collaborate closely with the kitchen, bar, and estate management teams
About You
Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or Assistant Restaurant Manager in a luxury or premium dining environment
Strong understanding of fine dining and luxury service standards
Confident leader with excellent communication and people-management skills
Highly organised, calm under pressure, and detail-oriented
Passionate about hospitality, guest engagement, and team development
Flexible and willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays
Why Join Hazendal Wine Estate
Work within one of South Africa’s most distinctive luxury wine estates
Be part of a professional, passionate, and service-driven team
Opportunity to grow within a dynamic hospitality environment
Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience
If you are a hands-on hospitality leader with a passion for exceptional service and refined dining experiences, we would love to hear from you.