F&B Manager — Resort Dining, Events & Leadership

HotelJobs; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation for single occupancy

Provident Fund after probation

Medical Aid contribution after Prob

Job summary

HotelJobs is seeking a detail-oriented Food and Beverage Manager to lead the F&B operation at a 4-Star resort in Drakensburg, KZN. You will own the department across kitchens, restaurants, bars, in-chalet dining, conferencing, weddings and estate events, delivering exceptional service.

You will drive budgeted sales, optimize costs, and maximise revenue while building a strong F&B team and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) is required.
• A diploma and certificate qualification in Hospitality is an advantage.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a food and beverage department.
• At least 2 years of that in a managerial position.
• A proven track record of leading a team of at least 10 direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall running of the resort’s F&B operations across kitchen, restaurant, bars, in-chalet dining, conferencing, weddings and estate events.
• Achieve budgeted sales and profit targets while controlling F&B costs.
• Maximise revenue and patronage, including conversions of in-house guests and estate owners.
• Implement and uphold company policies, procedures and service standards.
• Deliver exceptional service to guests, owners and timeshare tenants, handle complaints effectively.
• Lead, select, train and manage the F&B team, and schedule rosters for peak seasons and weekends.
• Maintain strict control over cash, billing, stock, quality and record keeping, report revenue/stock irregularities to GM.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and liquor legislation and audits.
• Design and update menus, wine lists and promotions, monitor prices.
• Plan creative resort events, functions and seasonal promotions.
• Review departmental performance against GM objectives and stay current with industry trends.

Skills

English fluency

Leadership

F&B costing

Menu design

Budgeting

Stock control

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Pilot software

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Diploma in Hospitality

Hospitality certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pilot software

Job description

HotelJobs is seeking a detail-oriented Food and Beverage Manager to lead the F&B operation at a 4-Star resort in Drakensburg, KZN. You will own the department across kitchens, restaurants, bars, in-chalet dining, conferencing, weddings and estate events, delivering exceptional service.

You will drive budgeted sales, optimize costs, and maximise revenue while building a strong F&B team and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.