Food and Beverage Manager - Durban, South Africa - Hospitality Jobs Africa

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Seeking a skilled Food & Beverage Manager to lead our client's team at a luxury 5* hotel on the KZN North Coast.

You will manage F&B operations to a 5* standard, ensuring top-tier guest experience. Collaborate with the Head Chef on creative menus for seamless productivity.

This role requires 8+ years' F&B management in a 5-star boutique hotel or similar, hospitality background and strong English language skills.


Financial Oversight:


  • Maintain profit centers' within COS levels
  • Efficiently manage beverage inventory/orders
  • Analyze food costs, manage F&B cost centers', present budgets
  • Monitor guest experience costs and new offerings
  • Handle monthly inventory and Capex controls

Operations:


  • Uphold brand standards, enhance through GM/HM meetings
  • Ensure safety and hygienic practices
  • Audit guest reviews, maintain F&B ambiance
  • Craft unique menus detailoriented
  • Proficient in MS Office, Excel,
    Micros, Opera Cloud

F&B Marketing:


  • Develop annual F&B Guest Experiences Plan and budget
  • Stay updated on global trends
  • Implement creative guest experiences
  • Foster guest interactions, address needs
  • Maintain desired ambiance

Human Resources:


  • Train and ensure competency of F&B staff.
  • Strong HR skills, fair discipline
  • Establish onthejob training
  • Maximize staff efficiency for 100% satisfaction
  • Report on staff to GM/HM, implement Staff KPIs
  • Recruit, train, evaluate team.

Type:
This is a live out position


Salary:
Negotiable


Hours:
As per roster


Reporting to:
General Manager and Hotel Manager


Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

  • Where are you currently based?

Education:


  • Diploma (required)

Experience:


  • Food and
Beverage Manager: 5 years (required)

  • 45
Star Establishments: 4 years (required)


License/Certification:

  • South African Citizenship / Permanent Residence Citizenship (required)
  • Work Permit (preferred)

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