Assistant F&B Manager

Kendrick Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Assistant F&B Manager for a luxury hotel in the KZN Midlands. The role focuses on supporting the F&B management team to deliver premium dining and beverage experiences, with responsibility for service excellence, staff leadership, and operational cost control.

The successful candidate will oversee daily operations across outlets, manage scheduling and training, and collaborate with kitchen and other departments to ensure seamless service and guest

Qualifications

• Experience in an Assistant F&B Manager, F&B Supervisor or similar management position.
• Experience in a luxury hotel, lodge or high-end hospitality environment is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant and beverage operations.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong understanding of guest service and luxury hospitality standards.
• Knowledge of stock control, cost management and F&B administration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Hands-on approach and ability to lead from the floor.
• Passion for food and beverage and delivering memorable guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the overall management of the hotel's Food & Beverage operations.
• Support the F&B Manager in ensuring smooth and efficient daily service.
• Supervise and motivate F&B staff, ensuring professional service standards are maintained.
• Assist with staff scheduling, training and performance management.
• Ensure excellent guest service and respond to guest feedback and requests.
• Monitor restaurant and beverage operations during service periods.
• Ensure all outlets are presented to luxury standards.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and inventory management.
• Monitor wastage, portion control and operational costs.
• Assist with maintaining departmental budgets and achieving revenue targets.
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene and health and safety standards are upheld.
• Work with kitchen and other departments to ensure seamless service.
• Assist with functions, conferences and special events.
• Lead by example and maintain a professional working environment.
• Step into the F&B Manager's role when required.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Communication

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Professional appearance

Job description

Assistant F&B Manager | Luxury Hotel | KZN Midlands

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience

Location: KZN Midlands

Environment: Luxury Hotel

Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to join a prestigious luxury hotel in the KZN Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional who is passionate about luxury service, food and beverage operations and guest satisfaction. The successful candidate will work closely with the F&B management team to ensure smooth daily operations and consistently high service standards across the property's dining and beverage outlets.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the overall management of the hotel's Food & Beverage operations.
• Support the F&B Manager in ensuring smooth and efficient daily service.
• Supervise and motivate F&B staff, ensuring professional service standards are consistently maintained.
• Assist with staff scheduling, training and performance management.
• Ensure excellent guest service and respond professionally to guest feedback and requests.
• Monitor restaurant and beverage operations during service periods.
• Ensure all outlets are presented to the required luxury standards.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and inventory management.
• Monitor wastage, portion control and operational costs.
• Assist with maintaining departmental budgets and achieving revenue targets.
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene and health and safety standards are upheld.
• Work closely with the kitchen and other hotel departments to ensure seamless service.
• Assist with functions, conferences and special events when required.
• Lead by example and maintain a professional and positive working environment.
• Step into the F&B Manager's role when required.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an Assistant F&B Manager, F&B Supervisor or similar management position.
• Experience within a luxury hotel, lodge or high-end hospitality environment is highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant and beverage operations.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong understanding of guest service and luxury hospitality standards.
• Good knowledge of stock control, cost management and F&B administration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a busy hospitality environment.
• A hands-on approach and willingness to lead from the floor.
• Passion for food, beverage and delivering memorable guest experiences.
• Professional appearance and excellent attention to detail.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven hospitality professional looking to develop their career within a luxury hotel environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the F&B department and maintaining the high standards expected of a premium property.

If you do not hear from us within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.