F&B Manager

Kendrick Recruitment; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a dynamic F&B Manager for a luxury hotel in Umhlanga. You will oversee all Food & Beverage outlets, deliver exceptional guest service, and lead a high-performing team to achieve operational excellence.

Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of F&B management experience in luxury hotels, strong financial acumen, budgeting skills, and a proven ability to drive revenue while maintaining top hospitality standards.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in F&B management within a luxury hotel.
• Strong leadership and team-management abilities.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and control costs.
• Excellent guest relations and communication skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of all Food & Beverage outlets.
• Deliver exceptional guest service and maintain high standards.
• Lead, mentor and develop the F&B team to achieve excellence.
• Manage staffing, scheduling and performance within the department.
• Monitor and control departmental budgets, costs and stock levels.
• Drive revenue growth through effective service and operational strategies.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and hygiene regulations.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef and other departments to enhance guest experience.
• Implement and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Analyze financial performance and prepare operational reports.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff management

Guest relations

Communication

Hospitality software

Tools

Hospitality management software

Job description

Full time | Kendrick Recruitment | South Africa

Posted On 2026/07/23

Job Information

F&B / Restaurant

R70,000 - R80,000

City Umhlanga Rocks

State/Province Kwazulu-Natal

4021

Job Description

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience

Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking a dynamic and results-driven F&B Manager for a luxury hotel in Umhlanga.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional with a proven track record in managing Food & Beverage operations within a luxury hotel environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences, driving operational excellence, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring the achievement of financial and service objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of all Food & Beverage outlets
  
• Deliver exceptional guest service and ensure consistently high standards
  
• Lead, mentor and develop the F&B team to achieve operational excellence
  
• Manage staffing, scheduling and performance within the department
  
• Monitor and control departmental budgets, costs and stock levels
  
• Drive revenue growth through effective service and operational strategies
  
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and hygiene regulations
  
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and other departments to enhance the guest experience
  
• Implement and maintain standard operating procedures
  
• Analyse financial performance and prepare operational reports
  
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a Food & Beverage management role within a luxury hotel
  
• Proven leadership and team management skills
  
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and costs
  
• Excellent guest relations and communication skills
  
• Sound knowledge of food safety and health regulations
  
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
  
• Computer literacy and experience with hospitality management systems
  
• Stable employment history with contactable references
  

Package

• Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience