Restaurant managers plan, organize and direct the operations of cafes, restaurants and related establishments to provide dining and catering services.
Skill level:
Skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Restaurant managers - from R7 196 to R24 693 per month - 2025.
- A Restaurant managers typically earns between R7 196 and R13 944 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between R9 790 and R17 962 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
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Duties and tasks
- Planning menus in consultation with chefs and cooks
- Planning and organizing special functions
- Arranging the purchasing and pricing of goods according to budget
- Maintaining records of stock levels and financial transactions
- Ensuring that dining, kitchen and food storage facilities comply with health regulations and are clean, functional and of suitable appearance
- Conferring with customers to assess their satisfaction with meals and service
- Selecting staff, setting staff work schedules, and training and supervising waiting and kitchen staff
- Taking reservations, greeting guests and assisting in taking orders
- Negotiating arrangements with clients and suppliers
- Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
