CAREERS AT LIFE & BRAND

Job applications and CVs must be emailed to careers@lifeandbrand.co.za

The Life & Brand Portfolio three arrows is our rallying cry. An all-encompassing battle charge to reinforce and deliver our three core values; Creativity, Consistency and Culture. Not only are our three arrows applied to every brand within the Portfolio, but also for every employee in the company. We’re on the search for new members of the team that will continuously strive to adopt and deliver on the vision of the company.

Life & Brand Portfolio seeks an experienced General Manager to join our teams at various locations across Cape Town and surrounding areas. The General Manager will be responsible for the management and overall responsibility of the restaurant. Supervision, performance management and effective delegation to various junior managers and staff to ensure an efficient and smooth-running restaurant.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Ensure daily store operational requirements are met;
• Ensure smooth running of front of house and back of house;
• Supervision of staff;
• Ensure store hygiene, maintenance, health and safety requirements are met;
• Beverage cost, food costs and stock control are within specified range;
• Be on duty for busy shifts, weekends and all functions;
• Ensure effective communication between staff as well as management;
• Ensure reports are issued timeously.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• 3-5 years in a similar role;
• Experience in dealing with high volume, in a similar environment would be preferable;
• Strong Leadership ability;
• Ability to delegate and manage down effectively;
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• High attention to detail and process driven;
• Ability to interpret statistical information;
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of management, external customers and third-party service providers;
• Self-motivated and deadline oriented;
• Ability to multi-task;
• Discretion and integrity;
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills;
• Stress tolerance;
• Decision-making;
• This person will be for employment in a position of trust and honesty and entails the handling of cash or finances.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES FROM A PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUND, IN TERMS OF OUR COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

SHOULD YOU NOT RECEIVE FEEDBACK WITHIN TWO WEEKS PLEASE ASSUME THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL

Life & Brand Portfolio is seeking an experienced Assistant General Manager to join our team in various restaurants across Cape Town and surrounding areas. The Assistant General Manager will be responsible for assisting and supporting the General Manager. Assist with supervision, performance management and effective delegation to various junior managers and staff to ensure an efficient and smooth-running restaurant.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Ensure daily store operational requirements are met;
  • Ensure smooth running of front of house and back of house;
  • Supervision of staff;
  • Ensure store hygiene, maintenance, health and safety requirements are met;
  • Beverage cost, food costs and stock control are within specified range;
  • Be on duty for busy shifts, weekends and all functions;
  • Ensure effective communication between staff as well as management;
  • Ensure reports are issued timeously.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

  • 3 – 5 years in a similar role;
  • Experience in dealing with high volume, in a similar environment would be preferable;
  • Experience in working on Micros;
  • Strong Leadership ability;
  • Ability to delegate and manage down effectively;
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills;
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • High attention to detail and process driven;
  • Ability to interpret statistical information;
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of management, external customers and third-party service providers;
  • Self-motivated and deadline oriented;
  • Ability to multi-task;
  • Discretion and integrity;
  • Problem analysis and problem-solving skills;
  • Stress tolerance;
  • Decision-making;
  • This person will be for employment in a position of trust and honesty and entails the handling of cash or finances.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES FROM A PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUND, IN TERMS OF OUR COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

SHOULD YOU NOT RECEIVE FEEDBACK WITHIN TWO WEEKS PLEASE ASSUME THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL

Life & Brand Portfolio seeks an experienced Senior Manager to join our team. Positions are available at various restaurants across Cape Town and the surrounding areas.  This candidate will be responsible for effective communication with guests and management of staff. The ideal candidate should highly motivated, efficient and have previous experience in a similar role and environment.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
  • Daily administrative requirements;
  • Events and functions; all events and function communication to guests and management; communication to relevant departments for stock and OE requirements, for approval by the General Manager
  • If by any chance the General Manager is not on duty you will be in charge / responsible and accountable for the shop
  • Daily store and floor operational requirements;
  • FOH and guest liaisons
  • Daily pre and post shift checklists are, implemented, completed, checked and filed.
  • Consistently review operations and staff to identify any problems, concerns, and opportunities for improvement
  • Daily checking of My Inventory on My Micros
  • Ensuring that all staff rostered to work are on time
  • Regular presence on the restaurant floor during service
  • Labour Management – ensuring a 20% labour cost is maintained
 
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
  • 3 – 5 years in a similar role
  • Experience in dealing with high volume, in a similar environment would be preferable;
  • Experience in working on Micros;
  • Strong Leadership ability;
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills;
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • High attention to detail and process driven;
  • Ability to interpret statistical information;
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of management, external customers and third-party service providers;
  • Self-motivated and deadline oriented;
  • Ability to multi-task;
  • Discretion and integrity;
  • Problem analysis and problem-solving skills;
  • Stress tolerance;
  • Decision-making;
  • This person will be for employment in a position of trust and honesty and entails the handling of cash or finances.
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES FROM A PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUND, IN TERMS OF OUR COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY.
 
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.
 
SHOULD YOU NOT RECEIVE FEEDBACK WITHIN TWO WEEKS PLEASE ASSUME THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL

Life & Brand Portfolio is seeking an experienced Junior Front of House Manager. This candidate will be responsible for effective communication with guests and management of staff.

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

  • Daily administrative requirements;
  • Events and functions; all events and function communication to guests and management; communication to relevant departments for stock and OE requirements, for approval by the General Manager;
  • Daily store and floor operational requirements;
  • FOH and guest liaisons;
  • Daily pre and post shift checklists are, implemented, completed, checked and filed;
  • Consistently review operations and staff to identify any problems, concerns, and opportunities for improvement;
  • Daily checking of My Inventory on My Micros;
  • Ensuring that all staff rostered to work are on time;
  • Regular presence on the restaurant floor during service.

Qualifications, experience, skills and knowledge required:

  • 2-3 years in a similar role;
  • Experience in dealing with high volume, in a similar environment would be preferable;
  • Strong Leadership ability;
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills;
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • High attention to detail and process driven;
  • Ability to interpret statistical information;
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of management, external customers and third-party service providers;
  • Self-motivated and deadline oriented;
  • Ability to multi-task;
  • Discretion and integrity;
  • Problem analysis and problem-solving skills;
  • Stress tolerance;
  • Decision-making;
  • This person will be for employment in a position of trust and honesty and entails the handling of cash or finances.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES FROM A PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUND, IN TERMS OF OUR COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY.  

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

SHOULD YOU NOT RECEIVE FEEDBACK WITHIN TWO WEEKS PLEASE ASSUME THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL

Life & Brand Portfolio is currently recruiting a Restaurant Auditor based in the KZN area. The ideal candidate has a passion for operations and the restaurant industry. This is a Senior level position and candidates will be expected to work with a fair level of independence. Previous Audit and Restaurant experience advantageous.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
  • Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the Group Audit Manager informed of all critical issues.
  • Responsible for advice on process enhancements, cost improvements and expenditures.
  • Demonstrate ownership and accountability by consistently improving restaurant operating standards and taking the necessary corrective action.
  • Communicate audit results to Group Audit Manager and Restaurant Managers.
  • Monitors and Implements targets for General Managers to achieve.
  • Upgrade and implement an appropriate system of policies, internal controls and procedures.
  • Ensure that the restaurants adhere to the required standards.
  • Ensure strict compliance with all occupational health and safety regulations and any other applicable local legislation at the restaurant level.
  • Reporting, monitoring and submission of audit results.

QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Related experience of 3 years;
  • Must have knowledge and operational experience within the restaurant industry;
  • Must have a valid drivers licence;
  • Ability to speak French would be advantageous;
  • Valid passport;
  • Health and safety experience and/or restaurant management experience;
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills;
  • Accurate and meticulous;
  • Good written and verbal communication skills;
  • Good telephone etiquette;
  • Discretion and integrity;
  • Ability to work under pressure;
  • Self-motivated;
  • Own, reliable transport;
  • Experience on Micros is a bonus.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES FROM A PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUND, IN TERMS OF OUR COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY. 

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

SHOULD YOU NOT RECEIVE FEEDBACK WITHIN TWO WEEKS PLEASE ASSUME THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL

Life & Brand Portfolio seeks an experienced Head Chef to run our new Harbour House Camps Bay kitchen.  Reporting to the General Manager and the Head Chef will be responsible for the management and running of a busy kitchen. Supervision, performance management and effective delegation to various junior managers and staff to ensure a cost effective, efficient and smooth-running kitchen.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

 

  • Ensure daily store operational requirements are met;
  • Ensure smooth running of kitchen;
  • Supervision of staff;
  • Ensure store hygiene, maintenance, health and safety requirements are met;
  • Beverage cost, food costs and stock control are within specified range;
  • Be on duty for busy shifts, weekends and all functions;
  • Ensure effective communication between staff as well as management;
  • Ensure reports are issued timeously.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

 

  • 5 years in a similar role;
  • Experience work with seafood advantageous;
  • Applicable degree or qualification;
  • Experience in dealing with high volume, in a similar environment would be preferable;
  • Strong Leadership ability;
  • Well organised;
  • Computer Literate and experience on MICROS BOH Systems will be an advantage as well;
  • Ability to delegate and manage down effectively;
  • High attention to detail and process driven;
  • Ability to interpret statistical information;
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of management;
  • Ability to multi-task;
  • Discretion and integrity;
  • Stress tolerance;
  • Decision-making.

 

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES FROM A PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUND, IN TERMS OF OUR COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY. 

 

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

 

SHOULD YOU NOT RECEIVE FEEDBACK WITHIN TWO WEEKS PLEASE ASSUME THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL

Life & Brand Portfolio is looking for a self-directed and detail oriented General Manager. The ideal candidate should have good organizational skills and experience in both leading and working as part of a team in the hospitality or food industry. 

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Stay tuned in with emerging trends that will affect the business
  • Demonstrate ownership and accountability by consistently improving restaurant operating standards and taking the necessary corrective action
  • Monitor poor performing restaurants. Implement and execute corrective action plans to improve poor operating or low profitability restaurants
  • Ensure standards and regulation compliance of the Ops team.
  • Identify and communicate operational and financial risks and create corrective action plans
  • Monitor and improve restaurant profitability
  • Submit daily, weekly and monthly & other required reports on a timely basis
  • Provide leadership, coaching & strategic direction to restaurant management teams.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

  • Proven experience at a Multisite Management level.
  • Must have multisite experience
  • Tertiary qualification advantageous
  • Strong Leadership ability;
  • Ability to delegate and manage down effectively;
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills;
  • High attention to detail and process driven;
  • Analytical
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Discretion and integrity
  • Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Stress tolerance
  • Decision-making
  • Strong market knowledge and experience in working across various functions, businesses and regions
  • Previous knowledge of Micros advantageous

PLEASE NOTE THAT PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES FROM A PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUND, IN TERMS OF OUR COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

SHOULD YOU NOT RECEIVE FEEDBACK WITHIN TWO WEEKS PLEASE ASSUME THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL

Life & Brand Portfolio is looking for a New Business Leasing Specialist. The New Business Leasing Specialist is responsible for driving strategic expansion through targeted lead generation, lease negotiations, and relationship management with landlords and franchisees. This role plays a critical part in securing prime restaurant locations across South Africa and assist in the broader African region. The Specialist will identify and secure strategic lease opportunities, including lease takeover, white box conversions and lease renewals, ensuring alignment with the company’s growth strategy.

 

Key Responsibilities Include but not limited to:

Lead Generation & Site identification

  • Generate at least five high-potential leads within the first three months.
  • Create and maintain a dynamic list of target sites for new development bearing in mind the different brands within the portfolio.
  • Conduct market research to identify upcoming opportunities in malls, busy streets, and developing urban nodes and match them with the different brands.

Lease Negotiation & Site Acquisition

  • Lead lease negotiations for new store locations, takeover of existing leases, and renewal of existing leases.
  • Evaluate white box and iconic site opportunities for strategic growth.
  • Collaborate with operations, compliance and finance teams to structure lease terms aligned with business objectives.

Stakeholder Relationship Management

  • Build and sustain strong relationships with key landlords (e.g., Redefine, Old Mutual, Liberty, Attacq).
  • Maintain ongoing communication and trust with franchisees throughout the leasing and site selection process.
  • Serve as the key liaison between landlords, developers, and internal project teams.

Franchise & Expansion Support

  • Support franchisees with site feasibility assessments and location strategies.
  • Align new site selection with brand positioning and demographic targeting.
  • Host monthly New Business development seminars/conferences with landlords, potential and current franchisee and other stakeholders.

Financial and Feasibility Analysis

  • Collaborate with finance and operations teams to assess ROI, sales projections and occupancy costs.
  • Conduct feasibility studies to ensure selected site meets the criteria for the suggested brand.
  • Ensure lease terms align with the company’s strategic and financial goals.

Reporting & Analysis

  • Attend and contribute to weekly development team meetings.
  • Provide monthly progress reports on new business activities.
  • Deliver quarterly board updates on development performance and pipeline.
  • Maintain updated restaurant leasing files for each location.

Travel

  • Travel extensively within South Africa for site inspections and stakeholder meetings.
  • Potential travel to other African countries for regional expansion opportunities.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Franchise experience of minimum 3 years.
  • Must have knowledge and operational experience within the restaurant industry.
  • Must have a financial background in terms of franchise agreements and management accounts.
  • Experience dealing with leasing.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES FROM A PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUND, IN TERMS OF OUR COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY. 

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

SHOULD YOU NOT RECEIVE FEEDBACK WITHIN TWO WEEKS PLEASE ASSUME THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL

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Life & Brand Portfolio is looking for a self-directed and detail oriented General Manager to run our new Tiger’s Milk restaurant in Grand West. The ideal candidate should have good organizational skills and experience in both leading and working as part of a team in the hospitality or food industry. 

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Stay tuned in with emerging trends that will affect the business
  • Demonstrate ownership and accountability by consistently improving restaurant operating standards and taking the necessary corrective action
  • Monitor poor performing restaurants. Implement and execute corrective action plans to improve poor operating or low profitability restaurants
  • Ensure standards and regulation compliance of the Ops team.
  • Identify and communicate operational and financial risks and create corrective action plans
  • Monitor and improve restaurant profitability
  • Submit daily, weekly and monthly & other required reports on a timely basis
  • Provide leadership, coaching & strategic direction to restaurant management teams.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

  • Proven experience at a Multisite Management level.
  • Must have multisite experience
  • Tertiary qualification advantageous
  • Strong Leadership ability;
  • Ability to delegate and manage down effectively;
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills;
  • High attention to detail and process driven;
  • Analytical
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Discretion and integrity
  • Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Stress tolerance
  • Decision-making
  • Strong market knowledge and experience in working across various functions, businesses and regions
  • Previous knowledge of Micros advantageous

PLEASE NOTE THAT PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES FROM A PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUND, IN TERMS OF OUR COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

SHOULD YOU NOT RECEIVE FEEDBACK WITHIN TWO WEEKS PLEASE ASSUME THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL

Life & Brand Portfolio is looking for a self-directed and detail oriented General Manager to run our Tiger’s Milk restaurant in Muizenberg. The ideal candidate should have good organizational skills and experience in both leading and working as part of a team in the hospitality or food industry. 

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Stay tuned in with emerging trends that will affect the business
  • Demonstrate ownership and accountability by consistently improving restaurant operating standards and taking the necessary corrective action
  • Monitor poor performing restaurants. Implement and execute corrective action plans to improve poor operating or low profitability restaurants
  • Ensure standards and regulation compliance of the Ops team.
  • Identify and communicate operational and financial risks and create corrective action plans
  • Monitor and improve restaurant profitability
  • Submit daily, weekly and monthly & other required reports on a timely basis
  • Provide leadership, coaching & strategic direction to restaurant management teams.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

  • Proven experience at a Multisite Management level.
  • Must have multisite experience
  • Tertiary qualification advantageous
  • Strong Leadership ability;
  • Ability to delegate and manage down effectively;
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills;
  • High attention to detail and process driven;
  • Analytical
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Discretion and integrity
  • Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Stress tolerance
  • Decision-making
  • Strong market knowledge and experience in working across various functions, businesses and regions
  • Previous knowledge of Micros advantageous

PLEASE NOTE THAT PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES FROM A PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUND, IN TERMS OF OUR COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

SHOULD YOU NOT RECEIVE FEEDBACK WITHIN TWO WEEKS PLEASE ASSUME THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL

Life & Brand Portfolio is seeking an experienced Junior Front of House Manager for Old Town Italy Umhlanga. This candidate will be responsible for effective communication with guests and management of staff.

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

  • Daily administrative requirements;
  • Events and functions; all events and function communication to guests and management; communication to relevant departments for stock and OE requirements, for approval by the General Manager;
  • Daily store and floor operational requirements;
  • FOH and guest liaisons;
  • Daily pre and post shift checklists are, implemented, completed, checked and filed;
  • Consistently review operations and staff to identify any problems, concerns, and opportunities for improvement;
  • Daily checking of My Inventory on My Micros;
  • Ensuring that all staff rostered to work are on time;
  • Regular presence on the restaurant floor during service.

Qualifications, experience, skills and knowledge required:

  • 2-3 years in a similar role;
  • Experience in dealing with high volume, in a similar environment would be preferable;
  • Strong Leadership ability;
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills;
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • High attention to detail and process driven;
  • Ability to interpret statistical information;
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of management, external customers and third-party service providers;
  • Self-motivated and deadline oriented;
  • Ability to multi-task;
  • Discretion and integrity;
  • Problem analysis and problem-solving skills;
  • Stress tolerance;
  • Decision-making;
  • This person will be for employment in a position of trust and honesty and entails the handling of cash or finances.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES FROM A PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUND, IN TERMS OF OUR COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY.  

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

SHOULD YOU NOT RECEIVE FEEDBACK WITHIN TWO WEEKS PLEASE ASSUME THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL