Restaurant Manager : Boutique Wine Estate (Permanent)

Job Title: Restaurant Manager : Boutique Wine Estate Start Date: 2026-07-31 - 2026-08-31 Vacancy Type: Permanent SW006490 Sectors: Hospitality Location: Western Cape , Paarl Salary: Market related Monthly Basic Salary (Market related) Brief: RESTAURANT MANAGER – BOUTIQUE WINE ESTATE Simondium (Paarl / Franschhoek surrounds): My client, a distinguished wine estate situated in the Simonsberg region, is seeking to appoint an experienced and dedicated Restaurant Manager to lead the restaurant operation. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on hospitality professional who thrives in a boutique, high-quality environment and has the ability to lead a small front-of-house team, maintain exceptional service standards, and contribute towards the continued development of a unique dining experience. Detail: Purpose of the Role: To manage and oversee all restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, consistent service standards, effective team performance and seamless daily operations within a premium wine estate environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong restaurant management background, excellent guest relations skills, and the operational ability to create structure, consistency and efficiency within a growing hospitality environment. Key Responsibilities Managing the daily restaurant operation, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, smooth service delivery and consistent hospitality standards Leading, training and mentoring the front-of-house team, conducting service briefings and fostering a professional, accountable team culture Ensuring seamless coordination between front-of-house and kitchen teams to optimise service flow and operational efficiency Implementing and maintaining effective systems, procedures and service standards, including stock control, cost awareness, hygiene and safety compliance Proactively managing guest feedback and resolving concerns to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction Demonstrating a genuine interest in wine and enhancing the overall food and wine experience through knowledgeable, attentive service Contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of the restaurant offering Criteria Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager or similar leadership role within an upmarket restaurant, wine estate, boutique hotel or luxury hospitality environment Strong front-of-house management experience with the ability to lead and motivate a small team Excellent understanding of restaurant operations, service standards and guest experience management Kitchen exposure or understanding of kitchen operations will be highly advantageous Passionate about food, wine and delivering memorable hospitality experiences Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive and hands-on approach Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills Ability to work flexible hospitality hours, including Wednesday to Sunday availability Own transport essential Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Simondium / Paarl / Franschhoek area, as relocation or lengthy daily commuting arrangements will not be considered show more... For more information please contact: Christine Loopstra Apply