Food & Beverage Manager

Placements24; The Islands (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Health benefits

Dining and accommodation discounts

Stimulating work environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to oversee all dining operations in Paarl, delivering exceptional guest experiences across restaurants, bars, and room service while guiding staff, managing costs, and driving revenue.

You will shape the venue's gastronomic identity, enforce hygiene standards, and lead menu development, inventory control, and marketing initiatives in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Food & Beverage Manager or in a similar senior F&B role.
• In-depth knowledge of culinary trends, food preparation, and beverage service.
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Excellent financial management and cost control abilities.
• Experience in menu engineering and inventory management.
• A passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences in the Paarl region.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of all food and beverage outlets, including restaurants, bars, and banqueting.
• Develop menus, source high-quality ingredients, and ensure cost-effective inventory management.
• Lead, train, and motivate the F&B team to deliver outstanding customer service.
• Implement and enforce strict hygiene and safety standards across F&B operations.
• Monitor financial performance, control budgets, and identify opportunities to increase profitability.
• Develop and execute marketing and promotional activities to attract and retain customers.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and passionate Food & Beverage Manager to oversee all aspects of dining operations at their esteemed establishment in Paarl . This leadership role is responsible for ensuring exceptional culinary experiences, managing staff, controlling costs, and driving revenue for the restaurant, bars, and room service. You will be instrumental in shaping the gastronomic identity of the venue, maintaining high standards of quality, service, and hygiene. The ideal candidate is a culinary innovator with strong operational acumen and a commitment to excellence in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of all food and beverage outlets, including restaurants, bars, and banqueting.
• Develop menus, source high-quality ingredients, and ensure cost-effective inventory management.
• Lead, train, and motivate the F&B team to deliver outstanding customer service.
• Implement and enforce strict hygiene and safety standards across all F&B operations.
• Monitor financial performance, control budgets, and identify opportunities to increase profitability.
• Develop and execute marketing and promotional activities to attract and retain customers.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Food & Beverage Manager or in a similar senior F&B role.
• In-depth knowledge of culinary trends, food preparation, and beverage service.
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Excellent financial management and cost control abilities.
• Experience in menu engineering and inventory management.
• A passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences in the Paarl region.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to lead a talented F&B team in a renowned location.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Employee discounts on dining and accommodation.
• A stimulating work environment with opportunities for career advancement.