Jacques Du Toit

Results-driven Restaurant General Manager with 26 years of experience leading high-volume restaurants and premium hospitality operations. Hands-on leader with expertise in full P&L accountability, food and labour cost control, HR, recruitment, training, stock management, budgeting, compliance, and guest experience. Recognised for building disciplined, high-performing teams, improving operational efficiency, and delivering sustainable profitability.

General Manager - Cattle Baron Tsitsikamma

(2024-12 - 2025-09)

• Directed all restaurant operations with full accountability for profitability and guest satisfaction.
• Managed staffing, purchasing, inventory, food and labour costs, and compliance.
• Maintained exceptional service standards through hands-on leadership.

General Manager - Doppio Zero Hazeldean

(2022-02 - 2024-11)

• Led daily operations of a high-volume restaurant.
• Managed HR, payroll, recruitment, training and performance.
• Improved operational efficiency while maintaining high customer satisfaction.

Operator / General Manager - Apache River Spur

(2017-04 - 2021-12)

• Managed complete business operations.
• Led front- and back-of-house teams of up to 90 employees.
• Strengthened profitability through disciplined cost control and operational excellence.

Assistant General Manager - Hogshead

(2015-01 - 2017-03)

Operations Manager - Spur & Panarottis

(2013-01 - 2014-12)

Franchise Consultant - Dros Group

(2010-08 - 2013-01)

• Supported and trained more than 50 franchise locations.
• Assisted with new store openings and operational audits.

Senior Management Positions - Spur & Panarottis

(2000-01 - 2010-12)

Matric - Hoërskool Henneman