Venue Manager | Canal Walk | Entertainment Project

Venue Manager | Canal Walk | Premium Entertainment A prestigious, high-profile venue located in the heart of Canal Walk is seeking an entrepreneurial VENUE MANAGER to spearhead its opening and operations. This is not a traditional restaurant role. This unique, multi-faceted venue will seamlessly blend a high-end gaming experience with a gourmet restaurant and a sophisticated bar. Operating daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, the venue offers a fast-paced, vibrant atmosphere that requires a sharp, polished leader to maintain world-class standards. The Role As the Venue Manager, you will have complete operational autonomy. You will treat the venue as your own business, taking full accountability for its commercial success, brand reputation, and day-to-day excellence. Leading a dedicated, close-knit team of approximately 10 staff members, you will foster a culture of exceptional guest service and seamless teamwork. START: ASAP Key Responsibilities: Full Operational Accountability: Oversee all daily floor operations across the gaming, restaurant, and bar zones, ensuring a premium guest experience from open to close. Financial & Budgetary Control: Take full ownership of profit and loss (P&L), managing budgets, controlling costs, and driving revenue growth. Team Leadership: Hire, train, schedule, and mentor a high-performing team of ~10 staff, leading by example on the floor. Independent Decision Making: Run the outlet independently, troubleshooting challenges proactively without needing constant supervision. Compliance & Standards: Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, food hygiene, and licensing regulations. What We Are Looking For: A proven track record as a General Manager, Restaurant Manager, or Venue Manager within premium hospitality, dining, or entertainment-led venues. True Autonomy: Demonstrated experience running an outlet independently, with full responsibility for staffing, operations, and financial performance. Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of hospitality metrics, inventory control, and budget management. Polished Leadership: Excellent communication skills, a professional demeanor, and the ability to motivate a team during peak trading hours. Flexibility to work shifts aligned with the venue's 10:00 AM 10:00 PM operating hours, including weekends and public holidays. Salary: The offer is highly negotiable to the right fit and will be discussed with shortlisted candidates. To apply for Venue Manager | Canal Walk | Premium Entertainment, please send your CV WITH UP-TO-DATE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND INSERTED FULL-LENGTH PHOTO. We appreciate all applications. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment, within 10 working days of the application. Recruit for Africa is a recruitment agency based in South Africa specialising exclusively in hospitality, retail, chefs and lodge placements. Our agents are specialists in their fields and will be able to advise you and assist in the recruitment process, from the moment you apply for a job until you start your employment. Do not look any further and contact Recruit for Africa to find you the perfect employee or to secure your dream job! Apply Below Disclaimer Personal information received from applicants will only be processed for the purposes obtained as disclosed in our privacy policy. By applying for this job, you accept that we can process your personal information as specified and you agree to our privacy policy found on Recruit for Africa website. Recruit for Africa (Pty) Ltd has safeguards in place to ensure the confidentiality of this personal information. Recruit for Africa will only send emails from @Apply Below domain and will never ask job seekers to pay recruitment, visa or any travel fees into our account