RESTAURANT MANAGER | LUXURY DINING & WINE ESTATE | FRANSCHHOEK A restaurant in Franschhoek is more than a destination — it is a reflection of terroir, season, and story. We are seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead a refined dining environment where every detail reflects craftsmanship, provenance, and quiet luxury. This is a hands-on leadership role, guiding both team and guest experience with presence, confidence, and consistency. What You’ll Be Responsible For Overseeing full restaurant operations with flow and precision Leading, mentoring, and holding the team accountable to luxury standards Managing reservations, service timing, and the guest journey end-to-end Aligning food and wine storytelling with kitchen and estate teams Handling guest feedback with professionalism and care Maintaining cost control, stock management, and reporting Upholding standards with confidence and clarity What We’re Looking For Proven experience in fine dining or luxury hospitality Strong leadership presence — calm, confident, decisive Deep understanding of food, wine, and guest engagement Ability to perform under pressure without compromising standards A natural ability to lead and inspire teams What Sets You Apart An intuitive understanding of understated luxury A passion for wine estate environments and storytelling The ability to read a room and anticipate guest needs Strong sense of accountability and ownership If you are a grounded and confident leader who takes pride in delivering refined, detail-driven guest experiences, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV along with a short motivation outlining your leadership approach and experience within a luxury dining environment.