CG 408266 - FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER

Employer Description

Luxury private safari game reserve, located in the Eastern Cape

Job Description

You will be required to supervise and control all service areas and functions in the lodge, to the required standards, ensuring smooth operations.

KEY FOCUS AREAS

• Supervise service, manage service standards, and ensure that service staff are fully prepared for each guest service, including confidence in food/menu descriptions and wine pairing recommendations.
• Ensure consistency in services and products offered.
• Monitor staff and patron activities to ensure that liquor regulations are obeyed.
• Perform service tasks including presentation and sales of beverages and training thereof, ensuring that the required profit margins are met.
• Maintain beverage and service equipment inventories and keep inventory records.
• Ensure all guest information available is collected and communicated prior to arrival.
• Ensure that work practices are efficient, clean and hygienic
• Assist Management in counselling and succession planning for the department
• Monitor, manage and control leave days and overtime according to company standards.
• To ensure that deadlines on all projects are met.
• Good knowledge of the highest level of customer service in a luxury environment.
• Good knowledge and understanding of stock procedures and control.
• Good knowledge on the operation of all appliances and equipment.
• Good knowledge of hygiene and all cleaning products used.
• Basic knowledge of planning, budgeting and departmental administration.

Qualifications

• Matric
• Diploma in Hospitality Management

Skills

Minimum 2-5 years experience gained in a game lodge environment, as a food and beverage manager. People skills tolerance, patience, and care. Must work accurately under pressure. Excellent time management and self-discipline, interpersonal & problem-solving skills. Team player with positive attitude, enthusiasm, and emotional control. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), practicing honest communication. Excellent attention to detail, excellent hygiene principles. 3 + Years’ experience in a similar position. Driver''s License.

Benefits

• Accommodation
• Meals on duty