F&B / Commercial Manager (Mount Amanzi Harties)

AtripleA Recruitment & Temps; Madibeng Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa seeks an experienced F&B / Commercial Manager to oversee the Food & Beverage division's performance. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of management experience in a relevant field and is proficient in Oracle Finance and Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include budget management, supplier negotiations, compliance oversight, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize operations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of proven experience in a similar F&B / Commercial Manager role.
• Experience in a hospitality or high-volume food service environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee departmental budgets and financial plans.
• Collaborate with procurement to negotiate contracts and pricing.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving capabilities

Education

Degree or diploma in Business, Hospitality Management, Finance

Tools

Oracle Finance

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

F&B / Commercial Manager (Mount Amanzi (Harties)

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.