Assistant Food & Beverage Manager - Upscale Restaurant Group

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a prestigious Randburg restaurant group in recruiting an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager. The role supports the F&B Manager across daily operations for multiple dining outlets, ensuring service quality, guest satisfaction, and profitability.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in F&B, with supervisory experience, and a solid understanding of health and safety. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in food and beverage service, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or assistant management role.
• Good understanding of restaurant operations, service standards, and F&B management principles.
• Familiarity with POS systems and inventory management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily F&B operations, including front-of-house and back-of-house activities.
• Support the F&B Manager in training, scheduling, and supervising F&B staff.
• Ensure high standards of customer service and guest satisfaction are maintained.
• Assist with inventory management, stock control, and ordering of supplies.
• Monitor food and beverage quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Help enforce health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Handle guest inquiries and resolve any service-related issues promptly.
• Assist in implementing marketing and promotional activities.
• Contribute to menu development and cost control initiatives.
• Maintain a positive and professional work environment.

Skills

Food & Beverage service

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Leadership

Health & Safety

Education

Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a highly respected upscale restaurant group with several popular establishments in Randburg, Gauteng , is seeking a motivated and experienced Assistant Food & Beverage Manager. This role supports the Food & Beverage Manager in overseeing the daily operations of multiple dining outlets, ensuring exceptional service, quality, and profitability. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in food and beverage service, excellent leadership qualities, and a dedication to creating outstanding guest experiences. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to advance their career in the vibrant culinary scene of Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily F&B operations, including front-of-house and back-of-house activities.
• Support the F&B Manager in training, scheduling, and supervising F&B staff.
• Ensure high standards of customer service and guest satisfaction are maintained.
• Assist with inventory management, stock control, and ordering of supplies.
• Monitor food and beverage quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Help enforce health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Handle guest inquiries and resolve any service-related issues promptly.
• Assist in implementing marketing and promotional activities.
• Contribute to menu development and cost control initiatives.
• Maintain a positive and professional work environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in food and beverage service, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or assistant management role.
• Good understanding of restaurant operations, service standards, and F&B management principles.
• Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Familiarity with POS systems and inventory management is essential.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• A relevant qualification in Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts is preferred.
• Experience in the Randburg area or similar urban dining environments is advantageous.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, potential for performance incentives, and opportunities for professional development within a growing restaurant group. You will work in dynamic, high-volume establishments and be part of a passionate team dedicated to culinary excellence. This role provides an excellent stepping stone for career advancement in the food and beverage industry in Gauteng .