Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

HotelJobs; uMnambithi; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in

Meals on duty

Job summary

HotelJobs in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal invites applications for an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager at a 5‑star lodge in the Nambiti Game Reserve near Ladysmith. The role supports the F&B Manager in daily operations, ensuring top service across outlets and guest satisfaction.

You will lead and develop the F&B team, monitor stock and costs, assist budgeting and reporting, and uphold health, safety and hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Assistant F&B Manager or similar hospitality leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations within a lodge, hotel, or resort environment.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of all food and beverage operations within the lodge.
• Ensure exceptional guest service standards are maintained across all outlets.
• Supervise, motivate, and develop food and beverage staff.
• Monitor stock control, ordering, and cost management procedures.
• Support budgeting, reporting, and operational planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, hygiene, and service standards.

Job description

Hospitality and Outdoor – New Vacancy – Assistant Food & Beverage Manager 5-star Lodge – Nambiti Game Reserve – Ladysmith

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Assistant F&B Manager to join a prestigious lodge in the Nambiti area. This position is ideal for a passionate hospitality professional who thrives in a luxury lodge environment and is committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences. The successful candidate will support the Food and Beverage Manager in overseeing daily operations, maintaining service standards, managing teams, and ensuring efficient departmental performance. Strong leadership, guest focus, and hospitality management experience are essential for success in this role. This position offers the opportunity to work within a unique safari setting while contributing to memorable guest experiences through exceptional food and beverage service. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, a hands-on management style, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Job Description & Requirements:

• Assist with the management of all food and beverage operations within the lodge.
• Ensure exceptional guest service standards are maintained across all outlets.
• Supervise, motivate, and develop food and beverage staff.
• Monitor stock control, ordering, and cost management procedures.
• Support budgeting, reporting, and operational planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, hygiene, and service standards.
• Previous experience in an Assistant F&B Manager or similar hospitality leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations within a lodge, hotel, or resort environment.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and maintain high service standards.

Package:

• Salary: R25 000 – R30 000 per month DOE
• Live-in
• Meals on duty

Start Date: ASAP