Location
Pongola
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 02, 2026
Job Description
A luxury five-star safari lodge in Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking an experienced and guest-focused RESTAURANT MANAGER to join their team on an urgent basis.
This is a hands-on leadership role for a polished hospitality professional who leads from the front, takes genuine pride in delivering exceptional dining experiences, and has the ability to inspire and develop a service team within a luxury Big Five lodge environment. Candidates with sommelier experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Core Criteria:
This is a hands-on leadership role for a polished hospitality professional who leads from the front, takes genuine pride in delivering exceptional dining experiences, and has the ability to inspire and develop a service team within a luxury Big Five lodge environment. Candidates with sommelier experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Core Criteria:
- Proven experience in a Restaurant Manager or senior FOH leadership role within a luxury lodge, hotel, or fine dining environment
- Exceptional guest service skills with a warm, professional, and personalised approach
- Strong team leadership, supervision, and staff development skills
- Solid knowledge of food and beverage service standards, menu knowledge, and wine service
- Understanding of HACCP, f...