In this role, you will be responsible for providing exceptional meal and beverage services, overseeing the daily operations of our Restaurant, Bar, and Coffee Shop, and ensuring an outstanding experience for all residents.
- Western Cape
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Hospitality General
- Reference: 116193
Vacancy Details
Employer: Faircape
Faircape Restaurant and Catering, part of Faircape Life retirement villages, is located in 6 prime locations across the Western Cape providing meals to village residents and patients in the onsite healthcare centres.
We are looking for a Front of House Manager to join our team at Onrus Manor, Hermanus.
Specific duties include, but is not limited to the following:
Stock Control:
- Ordering of stock and performing weekly, daily and monthly stock counts to ensure accurate inventory levels.
- Ordering of stock and performing weekly, daily and monthly stock counts to ensure accurate inventory levels.
Meal & Refreshment Service:
- Supervise and coordinate the meal service in both the clubhouse and healthcare areas, ensuring timely meal bookings and overseeing resident seating in the clubhouse.
- Ensure tables are properly set with clean cutlery, crockery, and glassware.
- Greet and welcome residents, addressing any complaints or compliments.
- Provide a full wine service during lunch and offering specialized services, such as cocktails for special events.
- Overseeing afternoon tea and cake service in the dining room
Bar Service:
- Serve as the bartender on assigned evenings, ensuring excellent service.
- Perform stock checks on refreshments and glassware, and handle daily cash-ups in accordance with company procedures.
Coffee Shop Management:
- Oversee the daily operations of the coffee shop, coordinating with waiters to deliver excellent service.
- Manage coffee shop stock, handle billing for all orders, and perform daily cash-ups according to established procedures.
Event Support, Clubhouse Operations, Daily Checks:
- Manage clubhouse equipment and ensure everything is in good working order.
- Assist with the setup of events in the dining room, including themed and special lunches.
- Welcome residents attending functions, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience.
- Support post-event cleanup, ensuring decor is properly stored and the venue is left in pristine condition.
- Perform daily checks on all equipment, lights, and air conditioning in the clubhouse area, ensuring everything is ready for meal service.
Staff Management:
- Oversee waiter shifts, create schedules and manage staff coverage, ensuring smooth operation during peak hours.
- Approve staff hours at the end of each month, handling any discrepancies with clocking or timesheets.
- Address and resolve customer complaints as reported by waiters, ensuring high service standards.
- Senior certificate and tertiary qualification in hospitality advantageous
Skills and attributes:
- Proven experience in the hospitality industry and/or similar environment
- Knowledge of serving etiquette and basic wine knowledge
- Basic admin knowledge
- Proven organisational and admin skills
- Excellent communication skills, computer literate, customer service orientation, responsible, accountable and dedicated
- Previous leadership position advantageous
Specific Requirements:
- Clear health record
- Clear criminal record
- Clear credit record
- Contactable references
Faircape Benefits:
- Quarterly performance bonuses
- Long service leave
- Discount on our internet (ISP) packages
Working Hours:
The incumbent will be required to work 16.25 shifts per month, according to the roster. Normal working days are Mondays to Sundays from 07h00 - 19h00.
In addition to a lovely working environment, the salary we offer is R15,000 Cost to Company. The amount offered will be dependent on qualifications, experience, and other market-related factors.
Your application will only be considered should you complete the following:
1)The one way online interview - the link will automatically be sent once you submit your online application. The interview may be done at your own convenience and will be reviewed by the team.
2)Written references are compulsory and applications submitted without these will not be considered.
Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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