Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a fully operational F&B department in a 4- or 5-star Hotel/Lodge environment
• Tertiary qualification will be beneficial
• Matric
• Proficient in the English language (verbal & written)
• Basic Financial Understanding
• Understanding of cost of sales & profit margins
• Working knowledge of stock controls
• Banqueting & Conferencing Experience
• Excellent “Attention to detail” awareness
• Ability to organize and run promotions and events
• Good Computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel & Outlook) and be analytical
• Working knowledge of POS, Stock & PMS systems – OPERA, Micros will be beneficial
• Ability to write reports when necessary
• Excellent time management skills combined with a hands-on approach – must be able to prioritize, organize and be self-sufficient
• Reliable, Ethical, Confidentiality driven, Motivated, Sales Orientated, Honest, Passionate about F&B
• Ability to manage a Food & Beverage Department as a business unit together with senior management
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Staff Training
• Valid RSA Drivers license beneficial
• Valid RSA ID
• Excellent Track Record with at least 2 years in each position
• Well-spoken and presentable
• Be guest-centric ensuring great experiences
• Innovative and creative – To drive hospitality at the hotel to new levels
• Relationship building, with staff, guests, the community, the industry
• Must be able to cope under pressure to meet guests needs
• Good interpersonal skills and communication with staff and guests
• Attention to detail
• Diligence and self-motivation to meet deadlines

Required Skills:

• Food And Beverage: 2 to 3 years

Candidate Requirements:

• Development & Implementation of Food & Beverage Procedures
• Able to achieve targets
• Equipment and Stock control
• Monitor operations and ensure compliance with health, safety and hygiene industry standards
• Respond to client inquiries and/or complaints
• Flexible in working hours and will cover duty management shifts
• Own transport would be beneficial