Restaurant Manager - Premium Dining
The Legends AgencyGqeberha / Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Posted December 11, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
The Legends Agency is a leading Employer of Record (EOR) partner that enables global companies to build and manage high‑performing teams in South Africa. By connecting clients with top local talent and handling all payroll, compliance, and benefits administration, the firm delivers a seamless, cost‑effective hiring experience. Its full‑service approach—combining recruitment, payroll, and regulatory support—allows businesses to focus on core growth while the agency manages the intricacies of local workforce management. With a proven track record of reducing salary and social‑premium costs and providing skilled English‑speaking professionals, The Legends Agency stands out as the go‑to partner for companies looking to expand in the region.
Job Description
We're looking for a dynamic Senior Restaurant Manager to lead a team and create memorable guest experiences in a refined restaurant in Gqeberha, South Africa.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in restaurant or hospitality management
- Energetic, customer-obsessed, and naturally charismatic
- Confident and present leader
- Hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure
- Wine, food, and service knowledge
- Hospitality or Restaurant Management qualification (nice to have)
- Experience working with a Michelin-starred or internationally recognised culinary team (nice to have)
- Strong knowledge of wines, cocktails, and modern dining trends (nice to have)
- Familiarity with reservation systems and POS software (nice to have)