Job Summary
? ?? ??????????? ??????????? is excited to be working with a well-established and highly regarded restaurant in the charming town of Tulbagh to recruit a passionate, experienced, and driven GENERAL MANAGER . Our client operates two complementary hospitality concepts in the heart of the Tulbagh Valley, a well-loved restaurant, and a boutique guesthouse with dedicated F&B services. Together, these venues represent a growing, community-rooted brand with a strong culinary identity and clear ambitions for the future. They are seeking a hands-on, commercially minded leader to take full operational ownership and drive both venues forward. Reporting to the Director, the General Manager will oversee all aspects of operations across both sites – from kitchen standards, menu development, and food safety compliance to event coordination, staff rostering, and financial performance. The role calls for a proactive self-starter with strong marketing instincts, able to collaborate with ownership to grow brand awareness, increase covers, and consistently deliver outstanding guest experiences. ???????????? · Proven management experience within a boutique restaurant, deli, or comparable hospitality environment, ideally in the Western Cape. · A culinary background or strong working knowledge of kitchen operations, food quality standards, and menu development. · Strong financial acumen, including menu costing, procurement management, and budget control. · Demonstrated ability to manage payroll costs through strategic, data-informed rostering aligned to business volumes. · Experience planning, costing, and executing events from concept through to flawless delivery. · Solid understanding of South African food safety legislation, hygiene standards, and kitchen compliance requirements. · Marketing awareness, with experience using social media and other channels to drive venue reach and convert interest into bookings. · A hands-on leadership style with the ability to inspire, manage, and develop a team across multiple sites. · Based in or willing to relocate to the Tulbagh area. · Contactable References ?????? – Dependent on experience ➡️ ?????? ???? – Although we appreciate all applications received, we will only reply to those candidates who have the background and experience required. Thank you.