Restaurant General Manager | Tulbagh

𝗝𝗗 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 is excited to be working with a well-established and highly regarded restaurant in the charming town of Tulbagh to recruit a passionate, experienced, and driven  GENERAL MANAGER.

Our client operates two complementary hospitality concepts in the heart of the Tulbagh Valley, a well-loved restaurant, and a boutique guesthouse with dedicated F&B services. Together, these venues represent a growing, community-rooted brand with a strong culinary identity and clear ambitions for the future. They are seeking a hands-on, commercially minded leader to take full operational ownership and drive both venues forward.

Reporting to the Director, the General Manager will oversee all aspects of operations across both sites – from kitchen standards, menu development, and food safety compliance to event coordination, staff rostering, and financial performance. The role calls for a proactive self-starter with strong marketing instincts, able to collaborate with ownership to grow brand awareness, increase covers, and consistently deliver outstanding guest experiences.

𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

• Proven management experience within a boutique restaurant, deli, or comparable hospitality environment, ideally in the Western Cape.
• A culinary background or strong working knowledge of kitchen operations, food quality standards, and menu development.
• Strong financial acumen, including menu costing, procurement management, and budget control.
• Demonstrated ability to manage payroll costs through strategic, data-informed rostering aligned to business volumes.
• Experience planning, costing, and executing events from concept through to flawless delivery.
• Solid understanding of South African food safety legislation, hygiene standards, and kitchen compliance requirements.
• Marketing awareness, with experience using social media and other channels to drive venue reach and convert interest into bookings.
• A hands-on leadership style with the ability to inspire, manage, and develop a team across multiple sites.
• Based in or willing to relocate to the Tulbagh area.
• Contactable References

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 – Dependent on experience

Accommodation on offer

➡️ 𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘 – Although we appreciate all applications received, we will only reply to those candidates who have the background and experience required. Thank you.