Food & Beverage Trainer GP

SUMMARY:
Job Title: Food & Beverage Trainer 
Location: Gauteng - Northern Johannesburg 
Industry:  Food & Beverage / Hospitality / Facilities Services
Type:    Full-Time    / Environment:   High-performance, people-centric, service-driven


About the Role
Our client is seeking a passionate and results-oriented Food & Beverage Trainer to join their team based at the Honeydew Head Office. This is a full-time position ideal for a hands-on individual with proven experience in F&B and hospitality operations, capable of planning, coordinating, and delivering high-quality training across the business. You will be responsible for building employee capability in food preparation, beverage service, hygiene, customer interaction, and operational standards to ensure employees perform safely, professionally, and consistently. (Own Vehicle and valid Driver's Licence mandatory).

POSITION INFO:
What you’ll be doing

• Training Delivery & Facilitation: Plan, coordinate, and deliver theoretical and practical Food & Beverage training for new and existing employees in classroom and operational environments.
• Skills Development: Train staff on food preparation/presentation, beverage service, hygiene, food safety, table setting, buffet/banqueting service, guest interaction, POS usage, and portion control.
• Induction & Onboarding: Facilitate onboarding for new hires and deliver refresher training when operational gaps or performance trends are identified.
• Training Needs Analysis: Conduct operational observations, analyze performance trends, consult with site management, and assist in maintaining training matrices.
• Assessments & Competency: Conduct theoretical and practical assessments, evaluate staff against competency standards, record results, and provide feedback to management.
• Material Development: Develop and update relevant learner guides, practical checklists, assessment tools, and standardized training modules.
• Operational Support & Coaching: Perform site visits to observe working practices, support implementations, and partner with Operations, Supervisors, and Site Managers.
• Reporting & Administration: Maintain accurate attendance registers, training documentation, and competency trackers, submitting reports on time.
• People Development: Foster an engaging learning environment, coach staff requiring extra support, and promote a culture of service excellence.

• Education: Grade 12 / Matric. A relevant Food & Beverage, Hospitality, or Culinary qualification is preferred. An ETDP SETA-aligned training/facilitation qualification is advantageous.
• Experience: Minimum 2–3 years’ practical experience in F&B and hospitality (restaurants, hotels, catering, or banqueting). Prior training, coaching, or practical skills assessment experience required.
• Industry Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of F&B operations, hospitality service standards, food safety, hygiene, health and safety, and training/assessment principles.
• Skills: Strong communication, presentation, coaching, interpersonal, and report-writing skills.
• Attributes: Professional, highly structured, approachable, self-motivated, and comfortable presenting and demonstrating techniques to groups.
• Vehicle & Travel: Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle (mandatory for site travel).

• Cost to Company (CTC): R25 000.00 per month.
• Career Growth: Opportunities within a dynamic and expanding organization.
• Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative, professional, and people-centric culture.
• Impact: Direct involvement in shaping service standards and developing workforce capability across diverse operational sites.

• Reporting Line: Reports directly to the Training & Development Manager.
• Travel Requirements: The role requires active travel between various client sites and regional locations.
• Compliance Checks: Candidates must be willing to undergo relevant background and pre-employment checks.
• Will need own vehicle and valid license as travelling to clients sites will be required.