Food & Beverage Operations Manager

SUMMARY:
Luxury Hotel & Estate in Constantia, Cape Town is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Food and Beverage Operations Manager to oversee beverage stock, pricing, cost control and menu management.
 
This role will ensure smooth day-to-day operations across restaurants and tasting room, while maintaining high standards of service and quality.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

Manage beverage and operating equipment stock across outlets.
Oversee inventory reporting, stocktaking, and month-end financial reconciliation.
Maintain and update systems (EMC, Micros Simphony, MyInventory) to ensure accuracy.
Collaborate with chefs and beverage teams on menu and wine list management.
Monitor and control costs, pricing, and supplier negotiations.
Ensure preventative maintenance of kitchen, bar, and service equipment.
Support HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, and training.
Develop and enforce SOPs across all F&B outlets.
Provide operational support during peak service and events.
Uphold compliance with liquor licensing, food safety, and hygiene standards.

Requirements:

Matric
Hospitality Diploma
Microsoft Office proficiency preferred.
Minimum 4 years in a Front-of-House Management or Food & Beverage role.
Strong computer literacy (EMC, Micros, POS systems).
Excellent multitasking, communication, and leadership skills.
A proactive, positive attitude with the ability to energise and inspire teams.