Job Description

Restaurant & Venue Manager

Lead day-to-day operations across a dynamic restaurant and event venue

Johannesburg | Hospitality & Events | Salary: R25,000 – R30,000 per month (dependent on experience)

About Our Client

Our client operates in the hospitality space, managing both a restaurant and an event venue environment. The business focuses on delivering high-quality service across daily restaurant operations as well as private and corporate events. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of operations in a fast-paced, customer-focused setting.

The Role: Restaurant & Venue Manager

The Restaurant & Venue Manager is responsible for overseeing daily restaurant operations while also managing and executing event functions. The role exists to ensure consistent service standards, effective team leadership, and smooth operational delivery across both restaurant and venue activities. This is a hands-on management position requiring strong leadership, organisation, and customer engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 3–5 years experience managing restaurant and venue operations

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the restaurant and venue

• Lead, train, and supervise staff to maintain high service standards

• Oversee the planning and execution of private and corporate events

• Ensure excellent customer service and professional client interaction

• Maintain operational standards, policies, and procedures

• Handle staff performance management, scheduling, and general administration

• Ensure smooth operations in a fast-paced hospitality environment

About You

• 3–5 years experience in restaurant and venue management

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• Hands-on management style with strong operational focus

• High level of integrity and professionalism

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced hospitality setting

• Experience managing events is advantageous