A well-established, family-owned wine estate located in the Durbanville Wine Valley is seeking a professional and reliable Junior Front-of-House Manageress to assist with daily restaurant operations, staff supervision, and basic administrative responsibilities.

This role is ideal for a candidate with hospitality experience who enjoys working in a customer-facing environment while supporting operational management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of daily front-of-house operations
• Supervise and support front-of-house staff during service
• Ensure excellent guest service and maintain service standards
• Assist with bar control and stock oversight
• Manage reservations and guest enquiries
• Handle emails, telephone enquiries, and basic administration
• Assist with social media updates where required
• Support management with general operational tasks

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment
• Professional appearance and conduct
• Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to supervise staff and assist with operational oversight
• Competent with basic administration (reservations, emails, telephone handling)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Own reliable transport (non-negotiable) – the venue is located on a farm with no access to public transport or Uber after 17:00
• Must be available to work weekends, public holidays, day shifts, and occasional evenings

Additional Information

• Female candidates preferred due to existing team dynamics
• Candidates must provide contactable references and a recent photograph

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