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 seeks an administrator with experience working in a restaurant. The ideal candidate should highly motivated, efficient and detail orientated. This person will be responsible for the administrative support to multiple restaurants.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Daily, weekly and monthly administrative requirements; weekly wages and salaries, capturing invoices, capturing wastage, capturing production, daily cash ups and feedback to GM;
  • Storeroom stock control reverting with feedback and action plans to manage and prevent stock losses;
  • Constant communication with the management team and daily post-shift handover making use of the handover email;
  • Brief handover meetings on changeover to ensure all operational requirements are met;
  • Daily security operational requirements;
  • Daily pre and post shift checklists are completed, checked and filed;
  • Responsibility and accountability for KPI’s – 80% Pass on Audit.

 

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;
  • 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;
  • Stress tolerance;
  • 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

Lookout Deck in Plettenberg Bay seeks an experienced Assistant General Manager to assist in running our restaurant. The Assistant General Manager will be responsible for the 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:

  • 2-3 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

Lookout Deck in Plettenberg Bay seeks an administrator with experience working in a restaurant. The ideal candidate should highly motivated, efficient and detail orientated. This person will be responsible for the administrative support to the restaurant.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Daily, weekly and monthly administrative requirements; weekly wages and salaries, capturing invoices, capturing wastage, capturing production, daily cash ups and feedback to GM;
  • Storeroom stock control reverting with feedback and action plans to manage and prevent stock losses;
  • Constant communication with the management team and daily post-shift handover making use of the handover email;
  • Brief handover meetings on changeover to ensure all operational requirements are met;
  • Daily security operational requirements;
  • Daily pre and post shift checklists are completed, checked and filed;
  • Responsibility and accountability for KPI’s – 80% Pass on Audit;

 

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
  • 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
  • Stress tolerance
  • 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

Lookout Deck in Plettenberg Bay seeks an experienced Senior Manager to run our restaurant. 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:

  • 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

Paradiso Montecasino seeks an experienced Senior Manager to join our team. 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 looking for a creative and energetic thinker to join the Marketing team as Junior Graphic Designer. A mid-level role, and opportunity to be part of a busy, dynamic and rapidly growing company, creating Marketing and Operational collateral for a restaurant group. We are looking for a cool, fun, hard-working, driven person who can handle the pace, with a sense of humour.

 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Create designs, concepts and sample layouts based on a knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts;
  • Conceptualise and brainstorm with Management to determine layout designs, formats etc;
  • Develop graphics and layouts and suggest improvements – packaging, logos, online adverts, print advertisements, flyers, brochures, invitations, social media artwork, electronic newsletters, promotions, store signage interior and exterior;
  • Work with Marketing Managers or Brand GMs to determine layout, design and approval;
  • Involvement in brand look and feel of uniforms and in-store tools;
  • Excellent knowledge of print and production to be able to work with printers, and submit print ready artwork;
  • Liaise with suppliers to implement all production of Marketing related material;
  • Create in-store collateral to spec;
  • Excellent working knowledge of computer software InDesign & Illustrator, Photoshop. Video editing would be an advantage;
  • Ability to work under pressure, balance several deadlines and deliver jobs on time correctly;
  • Attention to detail including a good command of English and spelling;
  • Ability to traffic own jobs alongside colleagues within the given deadlines;
  • Liaison with suppliers for costs, specs, delivery times etc;
  • Generate reports on work flow for Management;
  • Assist Marketing team with any work that may be outside of your role;
  • Understand each brand completely, in order to create brand-aligned collateral;
  • Keep up with trends and changes in social media i.e. Instagram GIFS, live videos etc to keep creating better content all the time to engage with our customers.

 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

  • 1-2 Years experience, preferably in an agency environment or in FMCG
  • Degree or Diploma Graphic Design
  • Excellent working knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator and more
  • Ability to use Office Suite, email and Excel

 

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 Area Manager in the Cape Town area. 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 Operations 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;
  • Must have a valid drivers licence;
  • 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

Harbour House V&A Waterfront seeks an experienced General Manager to run our restaurant. 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 HEAR FROM US WITHIN TWO WEEKS PLEASE ONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.

Life & Brand Portfolio seeks an experienced Brand Chef to head our Harbour House and Live Bait brands.  Reporting to the Group New Product Development Chef, the ideal candidate must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Training & Standard Maintenance by:

  • Ensuring standard are upheld by checking if operational equipment is up to standard and in working order.
  • Providing input regarding new recruits, disciplinaries and dismissals.

 

Quality Control

  • Store visits regularly.
  • Monthly quality control audit and report for each store.
  • Quality control on products from suppliers.
  • Weekly visits to Central Kitchen for tastings.
  • Supervising staff, offering assistance as needed.

 

New Recipe & Menu Development

  • Create or design new recipes based on a brief.
  • Compile a proposal.
  • Arrange for tastings.
  • Once approved, create plate recipes and production recipes.
  • Implement and train staff on new dishes.

 

Cost of Sales Controls

  • During store visits, check stock counts.
  • Analysis of monthly cost of sales report. Provide analysis for stores that have issues.
  • Portion control as part of the sales control.

 

Hygiene & Safety Standards

  • Ensuring proper hygiene on a daily basis.
  • Train staff around safe kitchen practices.
  • Ensure updates around hygiene and safety standards are relayed and actioned in store.

 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: 

  • 5 years in a similar role.
  • Applicable degree or qualification
  • Experience 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

Tigers Milk Camps Bay is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the team. Reporting to the General Manager, the ideal candidate must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • To ensure that all meals, snacks and functions are correctly prepared, cooked and served.
  • To ensure that foodstuffs are used correctly so that wastage is kept to a minimum, and staff are trained to effect good portion control.
  • To re-arrange duties and rosters as necessary to ensure that all tasks are correctly and timeously completed.
  • To ensure that the preparation of food is hygienic and that a “clean as you go” discipline is adhered to.
  • To ensure that food in the bains-marie looks attractive at all times, re-garnishing where necessary or replenishing.
  • To ensure that company and statutory hygiene standards are maintained.
  • To ensure that all kitchen staff are clean and correctly dressed at all times.
  • To promote team spirit and lead by example.
  • To assist with or present regular training or coaching sessions, so that staff perform their duties correctly.
  • To report any faults or defects to management, paying particular attention to any safety or health hazard.

 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

  • 3-4 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;
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • High attention to detail and process driven;
  • Ability to interpret statistical information;
  • Self-motivated and deadline oriented;
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Discretion and integrity
  • Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
  • 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 SUCCESSFULL

Lookout Deck in Plettenberg Bay is seeking an experienced Shift Leader to lead the team in one of our kitchens. Reporting to the General Manager, the ideal candidate must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • To ensure that all meals, snacks and functions are correctly prepared, cooked and served.
  • To ensure that foodstuffs are used correctly so that wastage is kept to a minimum, and staff are trained to effect good portion control.
  • To re-arrange duties and rosters as necessary to ensure that all tasks are correctly and timeously completed.
  • To ensure that the preparation of food is hygienic and that a “clean as you go” discipline is adhered to.
  • To ensure that food in the bains-marie looks attractive at all times, re-garnishing where necessary or replenishing.
  • To ensure that company and statutory hygiene standards are maintained.
  • To ensure that all kitchen staff are clean and correctly dressed at all times.
  • To promote team spirit and lead by example.
  • To assist with or present regular training or coaching sessions, so that staff perform their duties correctly.
  • To report any faults or defects to management, paying particular attention to any safety or health hazard.

 

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;
    • Ability to delegate and manage down effectively;
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
    • High attention to detail and process driven;
    • Ability to interpret statistical information;
    • Self-motivated and deadline oriented;
    • Ability to multi-task
    • Discretion and integrity
    • Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
    • 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

Lookout Deck in Plettenberg Bay seeks an experienced Pass Manager to join our team. Reporting to the General Manager, the candidate will be responsible for providing excellent service. The candidate should be friendly, highly motivated, efficient and detail orientated.

 

EXPERIENCE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assists in management of daily operational requirements of the kitchen and facility, co-ordinates food movement from the pass to guests via relevant staff.
  • Ensure that presentation is up to prescribed standards and expedite during peak service periods and as needed.
  • Ensure strict adherence to health and sanitation and food handling guidelines and regulations.
  • Effective communication skills other staff.
  • Experience in dealing with high volume, in a similar environment would be preferable

 

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

Lookout Deck In Plettenberg Bay seeks experienced professional bartenders to join our team. Reporting to the General Manager, the candidate will be responsible for providing excellent service to guests. The ideal candidate should be friendly, highly motivated, efficient and have previous bartending experience.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 

  • Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant customers
  • Interact with customers, take orders and serve normal menu.
  • Assess customers’ needs and preferences, make recommendations and upsell.
  • Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails
  • Validate customers’ identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age.
  • Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.
  • Stay customer focused and nurture an excellent customer experience.
  • Comply with all food and beverage regulations and brand standards (SOPs).
  • Time to time stock take spot checks.
  • Responsible for the stock in the bar area.
  • Ensure cleanliness of all bar areas.
  • Maintain cleanliness and standards in all bar storerooms.
  • Control glassware and equipment ensuring minimal breakages and responsible and correct usage of equipment.

 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

 

  • Minimum of 2-3 years in a similar role.
  • Knowledge of beer, wine, cocktails and spirits.
  • Experience in dealing with high volume, in a similar environment would be preferable
  • Strong communication skills.
  • High attention to detail and process driven;
  • Self-motivated with the Ability to multi-task
  • Discretion and integrity
  • Stress tolerance
  • Decision-making
  • Professional and friendly. (Even in tough situations)
  • Effective communication skills with guests and staff.
  • Quick thinking and a team player.
  • This person will be for employment in a position of trust and honesty and entails the handling of cash

 

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

 

CVs Must be emailed to Thelookoutdeckrecruitment@gmail.com

Life & Brand Portfolio is looking for a self-directed and detail-oriented Area Manager in the Gauteng region for our franchise restaurants. 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 Operations 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;
  • Must have a valid drivers licence;
  • 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 seeks an experienced General Manager to join our new La Parada at Emperor’s Palace. 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