Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Craven Cottage CC; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven Cottage CC in South Africa is seeking an experienced F&B professional to support the F&B Manager in delivering five-star service across all outlets. This role emphasizes planning, cost control, and team leadership to maintain premium guest experiences.

You will monitor stock, assist procurement, and ensure timely reporting to the F&B and General Manager, while upholding high standards and fast-paced operations. This role offers growth within a luxury hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12.
• Hotel School diploma or equivalent.
• Solid experience in a 5* environment, with proven history of delivering unique, memorable, and exceptional guest experiences.
• Attention to detail and maintaining a guest centric approach in everything.
• Knowledge and experience with stock control and POS systems
• The ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines.
• In-depth knowledge of latest food and beverage trends and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills and developed emotional intellect.

Responsibilities

• Assist the F&B Manager in planning, controlling and coordinating standards and procedures.
• Ensure guests receive consistent, five-star product and service delivery.
• Assist in maintaining cost of sales, expenses and profit goals per budget, whilst delivering impeccable service.
• Lead and upskill the F&B team members.
• Assist with procurement, inventory and operating equipment control.
• Prepare reports and provide information to the F&B and General Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Stock control

POS systems

Guest experience

Education

Grade 12

Hotel School diploma

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Duties

• Assisting the F&B Manager in ensuring the efficient and profitable running of all F&B outlets by carefully planning, controlling and coordinating all relevant facets of agreed operational standards and procedures.
• Ensure that all guests receive consistent and satisfactory product and service delivery in line with established 5* standards.
• Assist in maintaining cost of sales, expenses and profit goals as outlined in the F&B department operational strategy and budget, whilst delivering impeccable service.
• Lead and continuously upskill and develop the F&B team members.
• Assisting with procurement, management, and control of all F&B related inventory and operating equipment.
• Prepare reports and provide all relevant information to the F&B and General Manager.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Hotel School diploma or equivalent
• Solid experience in a 5* environment, with proven history of delivering unique, memorable, and exceptional guest experiences.
• Attention to detail and maintaining a guest centric approach in everything.
• Knowledge and experience with stock control and POS systems
• The ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines.
• In-depth knowledge of latest food and beverage trends and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills and developed emotional intellect.