Back of the Moon

Running a restaurant in Sandton means navigating the pressure of high rent, demanding clientele, and the constant challenge of staying open when load shedding or water shortages hit. Back of the Moon operates in this reality—managing kitchen prep during unpredictable power outages, sourcing quality ingredients when supply chains shift, and maintaining standards when the city's infrastructure feels unstable. Service in a place like this requires staff who understand both speed and attention; the kitchen needs systems that work even when Eskom's schedule doesn't cooperate. It's a reminder that what diners see as a meal is actually a business running against the grain of Johannesburg's current conditions.