F&B Director

Hospitality and Outdoor Ltd; George; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality estate in Plettenberg Bay seeks an experienced Director of Food & Beverage to lead culinary and beverage operations. You will oversee all F&B operations, develop menus, and manage a high-performing team. The ideal candidate has strong leadership experience in large boutique luxury properties and operational knowledge of kitchen and service environments. This live-out position offers a competitive package with a salary of R50 000 CTC negotiable based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Great benefits

Live out in Plettenberg Bay

Qualifications

• Proven senior F&B leadership experience in 4/5* Luxury properties.
• International F&B experience is highly beneficial.
• Strong operational knowledge of kitchen, bar, and service environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all F&B operations including kitchen, service, and bar.
• Develop menus and concepts in collaboration with the Head Chef.
• Recruit, train, and lead a high-performing F&B team.

Skills

Senior F&B leadership experience in luxury properties

Operational knowledge of kitchen, bar, and service

Excellent leadership and organizational skills

Multi outlet experience

Job description

Hospitality and Outdoor- New Vacancy- Director of Food & Beverage

Ultra-Lux Estate and Reserve | Plettenberg Bay

Join this ultra-luxury, design-led estate offering refined, highly personalized hospitality. We are seeking an experienced Director of Food & Beverage to lead all culinary and beverage operations, shape guest experiences, and support the estate’s ongoing expansion. This is an opportunity to shape F&B concepts and standards from the ground up. Please note: this is a LIVE OUT position

Requirements:

• Proven senior F&B leadership experience in 4/5* Large Boutique Luxury properties (non-neg)
• International F&B experience would be extremely beneficial
• Multi outlet experience a must- from in room dining to event catering, to onsite standalone Fine dining Restaurant operations
• Strong pre-opening experience a must
• Strong operational knowledge of kitchen, bar, and service environments
• Experience with openings or property expansions highly valued
• Excellent leadership, financial, and organizational skills
• Hands-on, detail-driven, and aligned with the estates ethos of refined simplicity
• Valid Drivers License with own transport
• Only open to South African Citizens or Valid Work permit holders- no sponsorship available

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all F&B operations including kitchen, service, bar, and in-room amenities
• Develop menus and concepts in collaboration with the Head Chef
• Ensure intuitive, high-touch guest service across all dining experiences
• Recruit, train, and lead a high-performing F&B team
• Manage budgets, cost control, purchasing, and compliance
• Contribute to new venue openings, layouts, and scalable systems
• Deliver exceptional F&B for private events, concept weekends, and special occasions

Package:

• Salary: R50 000 CTC neg D.O.E
• Other great benefits
• Live out in Plettenberg Bay

Start Date: ASAP