Hot Jobs at Kontak Recruitment

• A well-established, boutique hospitality venue is seeking a hands-on Restaurant and Bar Manager to take full ownership of daily operations, team leadership, guest experience, and overall performance. This is a floor-based role for someone who leads from the front, understands hospitality inside and out, and can balance service excellence with strong business discipline.
• You will oversee the full operation, manage a small team, control costs, drive revenue, and ensure consistently high service standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• 2–3 years’ experience in a Restaurant Manager & Bar Manager, or similar hospitality management role
• Strong understanding of restaurant and bar operations (FOH & BOH)
• Proven people management and team leadership experience
• Solid financial acumen (cost control, stock, margins, cash-ups)
• Confident handling guest relations, complaints, and service recovery
• Experience with booking systems and basic reporting tools (DinePlan or similar advantageous)
• Strong organisational and admin skills
• Passion for hospitality and guest experience
• Own reliable transport
• Willingness to work rostered shifts, weekends, and public holidays
• Based in the area or willing to relocate

Duties and Responsibilities:
Operations

• Oversee full day-to-day restaurant and bar operations
• Ensure smooth service and consistent quality
• Manage opening and closing procedures
• Maintain cleanliness, presentation, and ambience
• Monitor stock levels, ordering, receiving, and inventory
• Oversee special orders, bulk/catering requests, and deposits

Team Management

• Lead, motivate, and manage a team of ±14 staff
• Schedule shifts in line with trade and labour legislation
• Recruit, train, onboard, and develop staff
• Build a positive, disciplined, and accountable team culture
• Implement ongoing training to improve service confidence and product knowledge

Financial Control

• Manage budgets and cost controls
• Monitor daily sales, labour, and margins
• Handle cash-ups, reconciliations, and deposits
• Analyse performance and implement improvements

Guest Experience

• Be visible and active on the floor
• Handle complaints and feedback professionally
• Build relationships with regular guests and local community
• Maintain the venue’s brand and service standards

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations
• Enforce responsible alcohol service
• Maintain internal policies and procedures
• Ensure ethical and professional operation at all times

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• A well-established multi-brand dealership is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to take full ownership of the workshop operation. This role is responsible for driving operational efficiency, maintaining OEM standards, leading a technical team, and ensuring profitability, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualified Motor Mechanic – non-negotiable
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Workshop Manager / Senior Foreman
• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in an automotive workshop environment
• Proven experience managing a team (±10 direct reports)
• OEM brand training
• Experience working on Evolve and EasiBi systems
• Strong technical diagnostic and repair background
• Valid driver’s licence
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans

Certifications & Compliance:

• Health & Safety certification
• First Aid Level 1
• Firefighting Certificate
• ISO / Workshop Compliance training

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Full operational management of the workshop
• Lead, manage, and develop a technical team of ±10 staff
• Plan and allocate daily workloads and job cards
• Ensure work is completed to OEM and dealership standards
• Handle complex diagnostics and technical escalations
• Monitor turnaround times, productivity, and quality control
• Ensure compliance with all safety, OHS, and regulatory standards
• Manage parts usage, stock control, and consumables
• Liaise with Service Advisors, Parts Department, and Dealer Management
• Drive workshop efficiency, profitability, and CSI scores
• Manage performance, discipline, training, and upskilling of staff
• Maintain accurate reporting via Evolve and EasiBi

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• Own the full HR function and work directly with leadership in a multi-branch environment.
• Drive recruitment, employee relations, performance, training, and compliant HR administration, with a strong package including medical aid and pension.

Minimum Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or a related field
• 2 or more years of experience in a generalist HR management role
• Strong knowledge of labour legislation and HR best practice
• High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience supporting performance management, training, recruitment, and HR administration

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee time and attendance controls, overtime, and leave management
• Coordinate payroll and handle payroll-related employee queries
• Draft and manage employment contracts and HR documentation
• Compile and maintain job descriptions and competency frameworks
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning
• Plan and deliver training and development initiatives
• Oversee performance evaluations, target setting, and competency reviews
• Conduct site visits and one-on-one employee discussions across branches
• Manage disciplinary processes, investigations, and employee relations matters
• Coordinate employee benefits, including medical aid administration and employee loans
• Support internal communication, newsletters, and team-building initiatives
• Oversee HR administration relating to drivers and sales staff to ensure standards are met
• Ensure training and competency records meet SANAS/ISO 17025 accreditation requirements