Bookkeeper | | Premium Casual Dining

Bookkeeper | Cape Town | Premium Dining

As an established, fast-expanding Johannesburg hospitality group prepares to launch its flagship seafront restaurant in Mouille Point, we are seeking a methodical, detail-driven BOOKKEEPER to manage the financial operations of the venue. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller and General Manager, you will oversee day-to-day accounting functions, reconciliations, supplier accounts, and inventory reporting, ensuring tight financial controls during our September setup and ongoing operations.

• Accounts Payable & Creditors:
  • Process daily supplier invoices, delivery notes, and credit notes.
  • Reconcile monthly creditor statements and prepare payment batches for approval.
  • Work closely with the Head Chef and Bar Manager to verify stock receiving and invoice pricing against agreed supplier quotes.
• Cash & Revenue Reconciliation:
  • Reconcile daily sales reports from the POS system against card terminals, cash drops, and delivery platforms.
  • Manage daily petty cash tracking and floor float allocations.
• Inventory & Costing:
  • Assist in weekly and monthly stock take input and variance reporting.
  • Track wastage, breakages, and prime costs (food and beverage costs).
• General Ledger & Reporting:
  • Maintain precise general ledger entries and perform monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Prepare initial documentation and trial balances for monthly management accounts.

• Experience:
  
  Minimum 3+ years of hands‑on bookkeeping experience.
• Prior experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry is a distinct advantage.

• Strong working knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Xero, Pastel) and restaurant POS/Inventory systems (e.g., GAAP, Pilot, Micros, or similar).

• Excellent Excel skills, high numerical accuracy, and strong attention to detail.

• Structured, reliable, and capable of working effectively with both floor management and off‑site corporate financial teams.

Salary package:

Market related Start:
September

We appreciate all applications. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment, within 10 working days of the application.