Restaurant Manager - Hoedspruit

Dixie Recruitment

  • Hoedspruit, Limpopo
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
  • Apply easily
,We are seeking a Restaurant Manager to join a thriving, family-owned café and restaurant in the heart of Hoedspruit. More than just a restaurant, this popular destination includes a busy café, coffee roastery, children's playground, and boutique shop. With a loyal local following and a growing tourism market, the role calls for a leader who can bring warmth, energy, and management to this much-loved establishment.Minimum Requirements
  • Based in Hoedspruit (or willing to relocate) with own accommodation and vehicle
  • Proven hospitality/restaurant management experience
  • Strong leadership and people-management skills
  • High EQ, approachable, and guest-focused
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • Ability to motivate, inspire, and build team cohesion
  • Hands-on, proactive, and able to thrive in a busy, high-volume environment
  • Availability to work weekends and public holidays (restaurant is open from breakfast until 4pm)
Duties
  • Lead and manage the daily operations of the café and restaurant
  • Deliver consistent, high-quality guest experiences to local, national, and international visitors
  • Inspire and support a long-standing team of 17 staff (plus 2 roastery staff)
  • Maintain a warm, professional, and people-first environment for guests and staff alike
  • Oversee stock management, supplier relationships, and cost controls
  • Manage scheduling, workflow, and service standards across all departments
  • Support wider operations including the coffee roastery, barista training, and Italian coffee machine sales/servicing
  • Collaborate closely with ownership on growth strategies and business improvements
Please send your CV toWe will be in contact with shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements detailed above. If you have not received a reply within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.By applying, you confirm that:
  • We may retain your personal information in our database for future matching of suitable opportunities
  • We may contact you when suitable opportunities arise
  • The information you have provided to us is true, correct and up to date

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