Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

SUMMARY:
Game Lodge based close to Hoedspruit is looking for an Assistant F&B Manager to lead and organize the F&B Team and to set and maintain standards and to strive to always keep improving standards whilst maintaining budget and profit.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:
 
Support management in the day-to-day F&B operations; being actively present in the operation and dealing with guests during peak mealtimes.
Control and manage the operating equipment store, including the purchasing and issuing of operating equipment to the outlets.
Plan and execute Food and Beverage special events and make contributions to promotional ideas.
Finalize the rosters ensuring sufficient labour is available in line with business levels while actively controlling labour costs.
Manage operating costs in accordance with budgetary requirements.
Coordinate the training within the department.
Stand in for the Head Chef / Kitchen Manager on their off days.
 
Requirements:
 
Diploma in Hotel or Food & Beverage Management
At least 2+ years’ experience
At least 2 years as Junior F&B Manager / F&B Duty Manager
Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Outlook, Word and Excel
Experience at operator level of a Point of Sales System (Micros advantageous)
Experience at operator level of a Stock Management System
Highly presentable
Solid English verbal and written communication skills
Fluent with hospitality language and terminology, particularly food and beverage vocabulary
Exposure and understanding of restaurant financials
Experience with stock control, stock count and resolving of stock discrepancies
Able to work flexible hours, weekends and holidays