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Assistant Restaurant Manager
Be more than just a Manager! Do you have fire in your belly and purpose in your heart? Do you pour all that you are into all that you do…. and have a little fun on the way? If so, please review the requirements and have the courage to pursue your passion and join the Nando’s family.
Requirements:
Matric
At least 2-3 years restaurant management experience
Experience in Microsoft office
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage a group of people
Excellent communication skills
Excellent knowledge of restaurant operations
Preferred: Applicants who have more than 3 years restaurant management experience
Preferred: Applicants who are in possession of a valid driver’s license and their own vehicle.
Responsibilities:
Financial Management
To ensure correct and effective financial administration according to Nando’s policies & procedures daily.
To assist in controlling expenditure and in achieving expected gross profit margins (stock control, waste management, pilferage, etc)
To assist in taking corrective actions necessary to improve business performance indicators (Sales: Year on Year &; Actual vs. Budget; Gross Profit; Ticket Average; Customer Count; Menu mix; Day parts; Complaints; Labour Turnover; Payroll vs. Turnover) daily.
To monitor performance against set daily targets (Turnover, Ticket Average; Customer Count).
Operational Management
To ensure efficient stock control management for the restaurant daily.
To perform daily compliance checks with regards to Health & Safety, Repairs; Maintenance, Cleaning & Hygiene, and escalate any problems to the Restaurant Manager.
To assist in developing the corrective action plan and facilitating actions necessary to improve internal and external audit results.
To communicate and ensure compliance with the Nando’s operational standards and operating requirements.
People Management
To assist in developing and monitoring rostering every week to ensure sufficient people capacity to meet the business requirements. To ensure adherence to opening and closi procedures.
To assist with recruitment, induction and training of all new staff according to Nando’s policies and procedures to proactively meet the needs of the business.
To complete and check the attendance register.
To assist the Restaurant Manager in ensuring adherence to the disciplinary code.
To escalate poor performance where necessary and provide continuous feedback to staff and Restaurant Manager.
To assist in ensuring that all staff are signed off on the relevant training material and procedures on an ongoing basis.
Marketing Management
To assist with communication and execution of all national, regional and local marketing campaigns and initiatives.
To respond to customer complaints by Nando’s policies and procedures.
To assist in developing the corrective action plan and facilitating actions necessary to improve the results of the mystery shopper report.
To assist with the execution of the local marketing plan to promote sales and increase the customer base.
To fulfil the responsibilities of the Restaurant Manager in his/her absence.
Deadline:25th November,2025
