Front of House Manager for Premium Restaurant in Sandton
Six Star Select · Sandton, Gauteng
Overview
A high volume upmarket restaurant in the Sandton and Melrose area is hiring a Front of House Manager to start in June 2026. You will lead the floor, keep service smooth and guest experience top notch, and guide a team in a fast paced setting. If you have at least four years of restaurant management experience and love hospitality, this could be your next step.
About the role
Join a premium, high volume restaurant in the Sandton and Melrose area as a Front of House Manager. This is a permanent, full time role where you will be at the heart of daily operations, making sure every guest has a great experience.
You will lead the floor during service, manage and motivate the Front of House team, and keep service standards high. The restaurant is busy and fast paced, so you will need to stay calm and organised while keeping things running smoothly.
Application notes: Contactable references are essential and will be thoroughly vetted. The employer values a stable employment history, so have your references ready when you apply.
Requirements
- Minimum 4 years experience as a Front of House Manager in an upmarket or high volume restaurant
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to manage and inspire a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly organised with strong problem solving ability
- Well presented, professional and service focused
- Stable employment history with strong, contactable references
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate all Front of House operations
- Lead the floor during service to ensure exceptional guest experience and efficient service flow
- Implement and maintain opening and closing procedures
- Supervise, motivate and support Front of House staff performance
- Uphold the highest standards of service, presentation and guest engagement
- Train and develop staff to deliver consistent, high level service
- Assist with stock control processes and receiving deliveries when required
- Ensure adherence to hygiene, health and safety standards
- Handle guest queries, complaints and service recovery professionally
Job details
- Organisation
- Six Star Select
- Location
- Sandton, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (4+ years)
- Salary
- R25k to R32.5k / monthly
- Category
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This role is perfect for someone who thrives on a busy restaurant floor and loves leading a team. When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows your Front of House management experience, especially in upmarket or high volume places. Highlight how many staff you have managed and the type of service standards you have kept.
Have your contactable references ready because the employer checks them thoroughly. Also be prepared to talk about your stability and why you stayed in previous roles. In the interview, expect questions on how you handle service recovery and keep a team motivated during a rush. Show your passion for hospitality and your ability to stay calm under pressure. Good luck!
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