F&B / Commercial Manager

AtripleA recruitment & temps; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced F&B / Commercial Manager to oversee the operational efficiency and commercial performance of the Food & Beverage division in South Africa. The role involves budget management, supplier negotiations, and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years in a similar role and be skilled in Oracle Finance and Microsoft Office. Strong analytical and negotiation skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years minimum experience in a similar F&B / Commercial Manager role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Finance or similar financial systems.
• Knowledge of cost control, procurement, and inventory systems.
• Strong analytical, commercial and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to handle pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
• Degree or diploma in Business, Hospitality, Finance or related field.
• Experience in hospitality or high-volume food service environments.
• Knowledge of cost control, procurement and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and control departmental budgets and forecasts.
• Lead F&B commercial strategy to drive revenue and profitability.
• Collaborate with procurement to negotiate contracts and pricing.
• Use Oracle Finance for cost tracking and financial reporting.
• Generate reports for management and board meetings.
• Oversee inventory control and waste management.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and hygiene regulations.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, licensing and hygiene regulations.
• Support menu engineering and pricing strategies based on cost analysis and market trends.
• Conduct variance analysis and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Communication & negotiation

Prioritization under pressure

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree or diploma in Business, Hospitality Management, Finance or related field

Tools

Oracle Finance

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

F&B / Commercial Manager (Crystal Springs - Mpumulanga)

The F&B / Commercial Manager will oversee the commercial performance and operational efficiency of the Food & Beverage division. This role involves budget management, supplier negotiations, reporting, and analysis to ensure profitability and compliance. The manager will also work closely with finance and operations teams to streamline processes using in-house systems such as Oracle Finance and the Microsoft Office suite.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and control departmental budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Lead and support F&B commercial strategy to drive revenue and profitability.
• Collaborate with procurement and suppliers to negotiate contracts, pricing, and quality standards.
• Use Oracle Finance (in-house system) for cost tracking, budget reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Generate regular reports using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for management and board meetings.
• Oversee inventory control, waste management, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Work with cross-functional teams (F&B, finance, operations) to streamline commercial processes.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, licensing, and hygiene regulations.
• Support menu engineering and pricing strategies based on cost analysis and market trends.
• Conduct variance analysis and implement corrective actions where necessary.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar F&B / Commercial Manager role (3-5 years minimum).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Hands‑on experience with Oracle Finance or similar in-house financial systems.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Degree or diploma in Business, Hospitality Management, Finance, or related field.
• Experience in hospitality or high-volume food service environment.
• Knowledge of cost control, procurement, and inventory systems.

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