Food and Beverage Manager Full Time

Food & Beverage Mgr Manager

V&A Waterfront

Currently holds the Title of F&B Manager for minimum of 5 years in department, min 3 years in Managerial position, in a large (350 roomed) HOTEL, Including banqueting, bar, resstaurant and all F&B outlets

According to Hotel’s BBEE quota:

Priority African Female. Second coloured Female and Third African Male. Max Salary 50k.
Open to South African Nationals Only
• To be responsible for the overall management and running of the Food and Beverage Department, including by not limited to restaurants, bars, in-room dining, conferencing and banqueting.

•     Achievement of budgeted sales and profit targets.

• To ensure that the standards as laid down by the company policies and procedures are implemented & adhered to, in order to achieve the highest revenue and conversion of in-house guests while ensuring food and beverage cost of sales remain in line with the budget.

•     To provide the best possible standard in service to all guests, owners and tenants.

•     To lead the F&B team towards meeting and exceeding the requirements of the establishment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

•     Minimum Grade 12 (Matric).

•     Recognized 3-year tertiary qualification in the Hospitality industry will be an advantage.

• At least 5 years’ experience in the F&B department of which at least 2 years should have been in a managerial position.

•     Exceptionally fluent in English.

•      High Level of computer literacy with emphasis on Microsoft Office, Nebula and SCS. Basic knowledge

of INFOR is an advantage.

•      Well-developed leadership, training and communication skills.

• Good business acumen with competent financial understanding including stock takes, menu design and pricing.

•      Well-developed negotiation skills.

•      Well-developed administration and analytical skills & attention to detail.

• Ability to create a strong team climate and proven track record of leading a team of a minimum of 10 direct reports.

•      Ability to work shifts and occasional overtime.

•      Ability to perform under pressure and consistently meet the requirements of the position.

•      Own transport.

•      Preference will be given to applicants with experience in a whole ownership / Hotel property.

•      Knowledge of relevant legislation relating to F&B Management including industrial relations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Achieves budgeted revenues including conceptualization, promotions, managing expenses and maximizes profitability related to the food and beverage department.

•     To ensure compliance with relevant health and liquor laws.

•           Oversee               the         smooth                running                of            and        take       operational         responsibility     for                all            aspects of            the         F&B department.

•     Manage employee rosters to ensure the correct level of coverage.

•     Implement and maintain departmental handover procedures.

• Ensure strict control over all procedures involving cash, billing, food and beverage quality, service excellence and record keeping.

•      Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

•      Review departmental performance against the objectives set.

•      Take charge of all aspects of selection, training and performance management.

•      Assist with and drive maximizing of patrons, including conversion of in-house guests.

• Ensure overall guest/group satisfaction through meeting special guest requests and exceeding guest expectations.

•      Effective complaint handling.

•      Flexibility and creativity in terms of events and promotions.

• To maintain a high standard of personal service with all customers, internal and external as well as public areas surpassing those as set out by the Group

• To manage & control daily revenues and to report any deviations and irregularities to revenue to the Deputy General Manager and rectify accordingly.

• To be fully aware of the trends in the industry and make suggestions for the improvement of the running of the F&B department.

•      Ensure compliance with both internal and external audit requirements.

•      Creativity in menu and promotion design.

•      Update menu and wine lists when required.

•      Monitor and update all selling prices throughout the F&B department.

•      Knowledge of F&B costings.

•      Good planning skills and executing events accordingly.

•      Building a good rapport with marketing, suppliers and colleagues, especially the Executive Chef.

•      Represent the department in management meetings.

•      Assist with the formulation of the departmental budget and financial reporting.

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Please send a detailed CV in MS WORD, with photo, to rbduncan@worldonline.co.za

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