F&B Manager / Restaurant Director

Kendrick Recruitment; eMdlankhomo; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment seeks an experienced F&B Manager / Restaurant Director for a 5-star luxury lodge in Hazyview. You will oversee all food and beverage operations and lead a high-performing team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Collaborate with the Executive Chef, manage budgets, drive guest satisfaction, and coordinate events. Live-in accommodation is provided as part of the package, with a hands-on, luxury-service mindset required for a demanding hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Proven senior F&B management experience in 5-star or luxury dining.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations and luxury service standards.
• Excellent leadership and staff management skills; able to develop high-performing teams.
• Solid understanding of wine, beverage service, and fine-dining etiquette.
• Financial acumen including budgeting, cost control, and revenue generation.
• Exceptional guest relations and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all F&B operations to maintain top service standards.
• Manage daily restaurant, bar, and dining facilities operations.
• Lead, train and motivate the F&B team, promoting excellence.
• Develop service standards, SOPs and training programmes.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef to coordinate kitchen and front-of-house.
• Monitor budgets, control costs and maximise revenue opportunities.
• Oversee stock control, inventory management and wastage reduction.
• Ensure cleanliness, hygiene and presentation across F&B areas.
• Handle guest feedback and special requests professionally.
• Coordinate events and bespoke guest experiences.
• Schedule staff and ensure appropriate staffing levels.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Maintain visible management presence during service.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Guest relations

Wine & beverage service

Staff development

Operational management

Job description

F&B Manager / Restaurant Director | Hazyview | 5-Star Luxury Lodge

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced and dynamic F&B Manager / Restaurant Director for a 5-star luxury lodge in Hazyview. This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional with a strong background in food and beverage management, a passion for exceptional dining experiences and the ability to lead a team within a high-end hospitality environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all food and beverage operations, ensuring consistently outstanding service, maintaining exceptional dining standards and maximising operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of fine dining, beverage service, restaurant management and team leadership, with the ability to create memorable dining experiences for discerning guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all food and beverage operations, ensuring the highest standards of service, quality and presentation.
• Manage the daily operations of the restaurant, bar and other dining facilities.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences through attentive, personalised and professional service.
• Lead, train and motivate the food and beverage team, promoting a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Develop and maintain service standards, operating procedures and training programmes.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and kitchen team to ensure seamless coordination between the kitchen and front of house.
• Oversee restaurant setup, service delivery, menu presentations and the overall dining experience.
• Manage beverage operations, including wine service, stock control, ordering and inventory management.
• Monitor departmental budgets, control costs and maximise revenue opportunities.
• Manage stock levels, conduct regular stocktakes and minimise wastage.
• Ensure that all food and beverage areas are maintained to exceptional standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation.
• Handle guest feedback, special requests and complaints professionally, ensuring swift and effective resolutions.
• Coordinate special events, private dining experiences and bespoke guest arrangements.
• Monitor staff performance, prepare duty rosters and ensure appropriate staffing levels.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, food safety standards and internal operating procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, service delivery and overall departmental profitability.
• Maintain a visible management presence during service periods and lead by example.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior food and beverage management role within a 5-star hotel, luxury lodge or fine-dining establishment.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant management, food and beverage operations and luxury service standards.
• Excellent leadership and staff management skills, with the ability to build and develop a high-performing team.
• A solid understanding of wine, beverage service, food pairing and fine-dining etiquette.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, cost control, stock management and revenue generation.
• Exceptional guest relations and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A professional, hands-on approach with a strong commitment to service excellence.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining high standards.
• A passion for hospitality, culinary experiences and personalised guest service.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required.
• A valid driver's licence and own reliable transport would be advantageous.

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Live-in accommodation provided.

This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished food and beverage professional to take a leading role in delivering exceptional dining experiences within a luxury hospitality environment.