Restaurant General Manager - New Venue Launch (Hospitality Lead)

Restaurant General Manager

Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa Full-Time | On-Site

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Cape Crowd is a Cape Town-based hospitality group operating a portfolio of cafés, bars and restaurant concepts. We create neighbourhood institutions with personality, warmth and genuine community at their core. Our venues are relaxed but high-standard, local but timeless, and built with a commitment to excellence.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who loves hospitality, leads by example and takes pride in creating exceptional guest experiences while building high-performing teams. You'll play a key role in shaping the culture, standards and success of a growing venue.

IS IT FOR ME?

• Naturally warm, welcoming and passionate about hospitality
• Experienced leading teams in hospitality, retail, events or customer-facing environments
• Organised, detail-oriented and highly dependable
• Comfortable managing operations, people and financial performance
• A leader who takes ownership, builds culture and thrives with autonomy

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Lead from the front and be a visible presence on the floor
• Recruit, train, manage and develop a high-performing team
• Oversee rosters, staffing and daily venue operations
• Monitor GP, stock control, labour costs and overall profitability
• Ensure every guest receives an exceptional experience while maintaining operational excellence

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Significant earning potential linked to venue performance
• Real ownership and autonomy in a senior leadership role
• The opportunity to launch and shape a brand-new venue from day one
• Direct involvement in the growth of a respected hospitality group
• The chance to build and lead a high-performing team

OUR CULTURE

Not a corporate outfit. We don't do unnecessary meetings, performance theatre or egos. We do take standards seriously in how we treat guests, how we run our venues and how we show up every day. We value people who think like owners, take initiative and follow through. If you see something that needs fixing, fix it. If you have a strong idea, bring it. If you don't know something, ask.