Warehouse, Store & Restaurant Manager – Market Kokoro Durbanville
Location: Durbanville, Cape Town
Type: Full-time
Start Date: October 2025
About Us
Market Kokoro is a vibrant Asian pantry and street-food experience, specialising in upmarket Korean and Japanese products and flavours from across Asia. Our Durbanville mega store is more than just a shop — it’s part market, part restaurant, part cultural hub. We’re on a mission to bring the soul, flavour, and joy of Asian food to South Africa, and we’re looking for a spirited leader to help make it happen.
The Role
We’re looking for a dynamic Warehouse, Store & Restaurant Manager to run our flagship Durbanville location. This is a hands-on role that blends operations, customer service, and team leadership — perfect for someone who thrives in a busy environment and loves wearing many hats.
If you’ve managed a shop, restaurant, or similar operation and have the drive to make things happen, this is your opportunity to lead, grow, and shape something special.
What You’ll Do
Operations & Management
- Oversee daily running of the store, warehouse, and restaurant.
- Manage stock levels, ordering, deliveries, and supplier relationships.
- Ensure all areas are clean, organised, and running smoothly.
- Monitor budgets, sales targets, and operational efficiency.
Team Leadership
- Recruit, train, and inspire a high-energy team.
- Lead by example with a positive, proactive, and customer-focused approach.
- Foster a culture of pride, passion, and accountability.
Customer Experience
- Deliver outstanding customer service in both the shop and restaurant.
- Handle customer queries and complaints with empathy and professionalism.
- Create an inviting, authentic atmosphere that reflects our love of Asian food and culture.
Growth & Development
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and grow sales.
- Collaborate with the leadership team on marketing, events, and promotions.
- Stay ahead of food trends, especially in the Asian culinary space.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: At least 2 years in a management role within retail, hospitality, or a similar fast-paced environment.
- Passion: A genuine love for Asian food and culture — Korean and Japanese food especially.
- Attitude: Positive, energetic, and driven. You take ownership and make things happen.
- Skills:
- Strong leadership and people management.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Financial acumen (budgets, sales targets, stock management).
- Problem-solving under pressure.
- Bonus: Experience with events, marketing, or food promotions.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a fast-growing, exciting brand with plenty of room to make your mark.
- Work in a role that blends food, culture, and business.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
- Employee discounts on our amazing Asian products and meals.
How to Apply: Send your CV and a short video telling us your favourite Asian dish and why you love it to luise.hattingh@gmail.com
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From R15 000,00 per month
License/Certification:
- driver's license (Required)
- South African ID (Required)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 2025/10/10