Restaurant Manager

Full Time 2 days ago Lusaka, Lusaka

Employment Information

Background

Jungle Hive is looking for an experienced, energetic and commercially driven Restaurant Manager to take charge of our day-to-day operations and help drive the business to the next level. We are looking for a leader who can do more than manage staff — we need someone who can grow sales, increase customer traffic and build a strong restaurant culture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the daily operations of the restaurant and bar
  • Lead, train and motivate the entire team
  • Drive sales, customer traffic and repeat business
  • Develop and execute creative promotions and marketing initiatives
  • Monitor food & beverage costs, stock and wastage
  • Maintain high standards of food quality, service and cleanliness
  • Manage staff schedules, attendance and performance
  • Handle customer feedback and ensure excellent customer experience
  • Monitor daily sales and prepare management reports
  • Work closely with the owners to achieve agreed business targets
  • Identify new opportunities to increase revenue and profitability

The Ideal Candidate

  • Proven experience managing a restaurant, bar or hospitality business
  • Strong leadership and people management skills
  • Excellent understanding of restaurant operations and cost control
  • Demonstrated ability to increase sales and customer traffic
  • Strong marketing and promotional ideas
  • Good financial and reporting skills
  • Honest, accountable and results driven
  • Ability to work under pressure and lead by example
  • Excellent communication and customer-service skills

This is a results-oriented position. We are looking for someone who takes ownership, solves problems and is passionate about building a successful hospitality business.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the daily operations of the restaurant and bar
  • Lead, train and motivate the entire team
  • Drive sales, customer traffic and repeat business
  • Develop and execute creative promotions and marketing initiatives
  • Monitor food & beverage costs, stock and wastage
  • Maintain high standards of food quality, service and cleanliness
  • Manage staff schedules, attendance and performance
  • Handle customer feedback and ensure excellent customer experience
  • Monitor daily sales and prepare management reports
  • Work closely with the owners to achieve agreed business targets
  • Identify new opportunities to increase revenue and profitability

Skills

  • Strong leadership and people management skills
  • Excellent understanding of restaurant operations and cost control
  • Demonstrated ability to increase sales and customer traffic
  • Strong marketing and promotional ideas
  • Good financial and reporting skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and lead by example
  • Excellent communication and customer-service skills

Qualifications

  • Proven experience managing a restaurant, bar or hospitality business
  • Honest, accountable and results driven

How to Apply

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Send your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you are the right person to manage and grow Jungle Hive

Deadline: 28 August, 2026

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