SENIOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER IN SOUTH AFRICA

Immediate opening for experienced hands-on  Senior Food and Beverage Manager with Hotel School Qualification and a minimum of 5 years management, experience in a full service Food & Beverage both FOH and BOH. Job specification and minimum requirements. Minimum of 5 years in a management capacity with experience in a full service of Food & Beverage. A high level of leadership skills Computer Literacy is essential (Word and Excel - Innkeeper and Restaurateur advantageous) Must be GUEST service driven Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to work accurately under pressure Well groomed, presentable and professional manner Excellent planning and organisational skills Time management skills are essential Valid Code 8 Drivers Licence. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Maintain an efficient F&B operation with; Quality of food Beverage Service Revenue Manage the daily operation ensuring that the required F&B procedures, operational and administrative systems and controls are in place. Conferencing & catering venues Restaurant Bars Outside catering Accurate compilation of all required F&B reports, ensuring that it is timeously distributed to the relevant personnel. Controlling costs and achieving set margins Food Cost Beverage Cost Operating Equipment Regular operating stock and operating equipment stocks are conducted and variance reports reconciled. STAFF Costs STAFFING levels and rostering are maintained to meet operational requirements and within budgeted parameters. Facilitate the development of STAFF through the Workplace skills plan. Ensuring GUEST comment results meet and exceed set targets Maintain the training plan On-going training is conducted to ensure competency and to address identified training needs. Adherence to labour laws, application of discipline, grievance handling and employee communications. This is a hands - on position