Restaurant & Café Manager

Location: Hargeisa, Republic of Somaliland
Employment Type: Full-time (2-year contract, renewable) — On-site, Live-in (staff accommodation provided)
Salary: USD 700 Net per Month (plus accommodation, meals on duty, flights, visa/work permit, and medical cover)
Application Deadline: Sunday, 6th September 2026

About the Role

Our client, a new multi-cuisine café and restaurant opening in Hargeisa (Italian, Indian, Chinese cuisine plus a coffee and juice bar), is seeking an experienced and hands-on Restaurant & Café Manager to lead day-to-day operations from launch.
The manager will hold full P&L responsibility, oversee cash and stock controls, supervise front-of-house staff, and lead the pre-opening setup of a new multi-cuisine outlet. This role offers the opportunity to build and run a new hospitality operation from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full day-to-day operations of a new multi-cuisine restaurant and café.
• Hold full P&L responsibility: daily sales reporting, cash control, F&B cost control, supplier ordering, and stock counts.
• Directly supervise a locally recruited cashier and front-of-house staff.
• Train the cashier and reconcile daily cash against POS reports.
• Maintain cash-handling controls and set service standards.
• Prepare staff rosters and handle guest complaints.
• Lead pre-opening activities: checklists, SOPs, and menu launch.
• Operate and maintain competence in POS systems and Excel.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in restaurant/café management.
• At least 2 years as manager of a multi-cuisine restaurant or coffee house with 15+ staff.
• Full P&L, cash control, and supplier management experience.
• Competent in POS systems and Excel.
• Fluent English.
• Diploma in Hospitality/Hotel Management (Kenya Utalii College or equivalent) is an added advantage.
• New-outlet opening experience (pre-opening checklists, SOPs, menu launches) is an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Operations and P&L management
• Cash control and reporting
• Staff supervision and training
• Guest relations and complaint handling
• Roster planning
• Pre-opening/launch coordination
• POS and Excel proficiency
• Multi-cuisine F&B knowledge
• Leadership and accountability

Who Will Excel in This Role?

We're looking for someone who:

• Has run the floor of a busy, multi-cuisine restaurant and knows what a well-managed shift looks like.
• Is comfortable owning numbers — sales, costs, cash — daily and being accountable for them.
• Can build systems and train a new team from scratch in a pre-opening environment.
• Handles guest complaints calmly and professionally.
• Is ready to relocate and live on-site in Hargeisa for a 2-year assignment.

Candidates must submit: CV with photo, academic/professional certificates, food safety/hygiene certificate, passport copy (minimum 18 months' validity), Certificate of Good Conduct, and two employer references with contact details.

Practical assessment: candidates will be asked to submit a 7-day pre-opening plan and a sample daily sales and cost report.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV via Gap Recruitment Services Website.

Application Deadline: 6th September 2026

GAP Recruitment does not charge candidates at any stage. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.