Assistant Restaurant General Manager - Luxury Hotel Restaurant

About the role

Career Growth, a hospitality recruitment firm, is recruiting an Assistant Restaurant General Manager for a signature restaurant within a luxury hotel in Cape Town. The role suits an experienced restaurant manager who enjoys delivering exceptional dining experiences, developing a team and maintaining high service standards. You will work closely with the Restaurant General Manager to support daily operations, oversee service and help the restaurant meet its operational and financial targets.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Restaurant General Manager with the daily running of the restaurant.
• Monitor guest feedback and handle enquiries and complaints professionally.
• Manage operational resources in line with revenue and cost budgets.
• Contribute ideas to improve service and encourage repeat business.
• Work with the Director of Food and Beverage on wine and beverage lists.
• Train and develop the team in food, beverages and service standards.
• Ensure service is delivered in line with Leading Quality Assurance (LQA) standards.
• Assist with payroll, staff rosters and operational reporting.

Required profile

• Three to five years of F&B management experience in a luxury environment.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• A confident, professional approach to guest service.

Required skills

• Sound knowledge of restaurant operations, food costs, staff scheduling and payroll.
• Good food, wine and beverage knowledge.
• Knowledge of Silverware is advantageous.

The position is permanent, full-time, based in the Gardens area of Cape Town, with market-related pay and benefits. Applications close on 5 November 2026.