Senior Restaurant Manager Premium Coastal Hospitality Group, Durban

Senior Restaurant Manager

Premium Coastal Hospitality Group | KwaZulu-Natal North Coast

Not for the faint-hearted.

We’re looking for a Senior Restaurant Manager to take charge of a high-volume, fast-paced venue and run it like a machine — while still delivering an exceptional guest experience.

If you love the buzz of a full restaurant, lead from the floor, and know how to keep standards high when the pressure is on — keep reading.

The Role

• Own the day-to-day operations of a busy restaurant
• Lead from the floor — this is a hands-on role
• Drive service standards, speed, and consistency
• Manage, motivate and hold your team accountable
• Handle guests, challenges, and pressure with confidence
• Keep service flowing between kitchen and floor
• Stay on top of staffing, stock, and costs

What You Bring

• Proven experience in a senior role in a high-volume restaurant
• Strong leadership presence — calm, clear, and in control
• Fluent in English
• Ability to push back, hold boundaries, and drive standards
• Excellent people skills with a no-nonsense approach when needed
• Commercial awareness and operational discipline
• Energy, resilience, and a love for the floor

What Success Looks Like

• Smooth, controlled service — even when it’s chaos
• A team that performs, delivers, and stays accountable
• Consistent guest experience and strong reputation
• Tight cost control and operational efficiency