Food and Beverage Manager

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗 & 𝗕𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗥 to lead the culinary experiences at a luxurious hotel in Mpumalanga

POSITION INFO:
A luxury boutique hotel with breathtaking views over the Blyde River Canyon, is seeking a passionate and experienced Food & Beverage Manager to lead our culinary and service teams. This role requires a dynamic leader with a strong background in F&B operations, team management, cost control, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Staff Management (training, performance & appraisals, client Service, policies & procedures, SOP’s)
• Development & Implementation of Food & Beverage procedures
• Equipment and Stock control
• Design, implement and manage shift schedules for staff
• Establish food & beverage budgets and financial goals
• Monitor operations and ensure compliance with health, safety and hygiene industry standards
• Accounting (cash flow, bank deposits, budget, general financial statements)
• Respond to client inquiries and/or complaints
• Develop & implement marketing strategies
• Be able to work in a remote area - shift work

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in managing a fully operational F&B department in a 4- or 5-star hotel/lodge environment
• Matric is essential, a tertiary qualification will be beneficial
• Good command of the English language
• Basic financial understanding
• Advanced understanding of cost of sales & profit margins
• Working knowledge of stock controls
• Banqueting & Conferencing experience in multiple venues
• Excellent “attention to detail” awareness
• Ability to organize and run promotions and events
• Good computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel & Outlook)
• ADVANCED knowledge of POS, Stock & PMS systems
• APEX/NEBULA & PlusPoint will be beneficial
• Ability to write weekly and monthly reports
• Excellent time management skills combined with a hands-on approach
• Reliable, Ethical, confidentiality driven, motivated, sales orientated, honest, passionate about F&B
• Ability to manage a Food & Beverage Department as a business unit
• Staff Training
• Valid RSA Drivers license & own vehicle required
• Valid RSA ID
• Well-spoken and presentable
• Be guest-centric ensuring great experiences
• Ability to drive hospitality at the Hotel to new levels
• Must be able to cope under pressure to meet guests needs
• Willingness/ability to share information and teach and inspire others
• Hands on approach to management of department