Assistant Restaurant Manager jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape

Ou Meul Newlands is hiring!

We’re looking for an energetic, passionate and experienced Assistant Manager to become part of our team. If you love hospitality, enjoy working with people and thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

At Ou Meul Newlands, we pride ourselves on delivering fresh, high-quality products with consistency, while creating an attentive, warm and welcoming experience for every customer. We’re looking for someone who shares that passion and wants to grow with us while helping our team and store be the best they can be.

THE ROLE

As our Assistant Manager, you will work closely with the General Manager to ensure the smooth running of the store. Your responsibilities will include:

· Assisting the GM with daily managerial and operational duties

· Managing, supporting and motivating staff

· Conducting and overseeing daily/weekly stock takes

· Controlling stock levels and minimising wastage

· Monitoring staff performance and maintaining company standards

· Assisting with staff training

· Handling customer queries and resolving issues professionally

· Ensuring excellent customer service at all times

· Maintaining cleanliness, hygiene and food safety standards

· Assisting with opening and closing procedures

· Monitoring daily operations and identifying areas for improvement

· Assisting with ordering and stock requirements

· Supporting the GM with administration and reporting

· Taking responsibility and making decisions when required

· Ensuring company procedures and SOPs are consistently followed

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The successful candidate must have:

· Previous restaurant/hospitality management or supervisory experience

· Excellent communication and people-management skills

· Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

· The ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

· Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

· A hands-on approach and willingness to lead from the front

· The ability to manage and motivate a team

· A strong understanding of stock control

· Professionalism, reliability and a positive attitude

· Must be willing to work weekends and public holidays

· Own reliable transport

HOW TO APPLY

Please email the following to: newlandsgm@oumeul.co.za

Your application must include:

· Your most recent CV

· A recent portrait photograph of yourself

· The area where you currently live

· Confirmation of whether you have your own reliable transport

· Your most recent reference/contact number

Please ensure all requested information is included with your application.

If you’re passionate about hospitality, enjoy working with people and are ready to take on a hands-on leadership role in a busy environment, come join Ou Meul!

We’d love to hear from you!

Work Location: In person