Restaurant Managers – New Thai Restaurant Opening | Durban …

Big energy. High volume. Luxury standards.

A leading hospitality brand is opening a bold new Thai dining destination on the Durban North Coast and is building a strong management bench to support what will be a fast-paced, high-profile operation.

This role is ideal for experienced Restaurant Managers who are ready to step up, lead from the floor, and grow into a General Manager role within a premium hospitality group.

The Role

• Support the General Manager in running daily restaurant operations
  • Lead service on the floor during high-volume periods
  • Drive guest experience from first impression to final farewell
  • Supervise, train, and motivate front-of-house teams
  • Ensure service flow, standards, and discipline are consistently met
  • Assist with stock control, labour management, and cost awareness
  • Work closely with kitchen leadership to ensure seamless service
  • Step into GM responsibilities as needed

Essential Experience (Non-Negotiable)

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Restaurant Manager in a luxury, fast-paced hospitality environment
  • If you do not meet this requirement, your CV unfortunately will not be considered

You Are

• Confident, hands-on, and service-driven
  • Calm under pressure and thrive in busy environments
  • Strong people leader with high standards
  • Commercially aware and operationally disciplined
  • Ambitious and motivated to progress into a General Manager role

What’s On Offer

• Competitive, performance-linked package
  • Clear growth path into General Manager
  • Opportunity to be part of a flagship new opening
  • Career progression within an established hospitality brand
  • Stunning coastal working environment

If you’re ready to lead, grow, and take the next step toward General Manager — this is your move.