Darius Marais

Darius Marais is a seasoned restaurant management professional with extensive experience in the food service industry. Currently serving as a Senior Manager at The Cheesecake Factory since January 2019, Darius oversees daily operations to achieve profitability and maximize revenue, while ensuring exceptional customer service and effective staff management. Prior to this role, Darius worked as a Restaurant Manager at M. H. Alshaya Co. for Pizza Express, where responsibilities included driving sales and managing operational goals. Darius also held management positions at Fuelarama, overseeing the operations of a Caltex filling station and a Steers outlet, focusing on staff training and maximizing business opportunities. Darius holds a Diploma in Project Management from NWU Business School.