Food and Beverage Director

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary and bonus

Health and retirement benefits

Relocation assistance

Career progression

Leadership role in Bloemfontein

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Food and Beverage Director to lead the culinary and beverage operations in Bloemfontein. The role requires strategic oversight of all outlets, including restaurants, bars and banqueting, with a focus on innovation, quality, and financial performance.

You will drive improvement, mentor teams, and foster a culture of excellence within a premier hospitality brand in a senior leadership capacity.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Food and Beverage management at a director or senior executive level.
• Proven track record of managing multiple F&B outlets and high-volume operations.
• Strong financial acumen including P&L management, budgeting, and cost control.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Deep knowledge of current culinary trends, food safety, and beverage best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for all food and beverage operations to maximize revenue and profitability.
• Oversee menu engineering, recipe costing, and quality control for all culinary offerings.
• Manage beverage programs, including wine lists, cocktail menus, and responsible service practices.
• Lead, mentor, and develop F&B management and staff across all outlets.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations, maintaining the highest standards.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished and visionary Food and Beverage Director to lead their extensive culinary and beverage operations in Bloemfontein . This senior leadership role requires strategic oversight of all F&B outlets, including restaurants, bars, and banqueting. You will be responsible for driving innovation, ensuring exceptional quality, managing financial performance, and cultivating a culture of excellence among your teams. This is a premier opportunity for a seasoned F&B professional to make a significant impact on a respected hospitality brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for all food and beverage operations to maximize revenue and profitability.
• Oversee menu engineering, recipe costing, and quality control for all culinary offerings.
• Manage beverage programs, including wine lists, cocktail menus, and responsible service practices.
• Lead, mentor, and develop F&B management and staff across all outlets.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations, maintaining the highest standards.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in Food and Beverage management at a director or senior executive level.
• Proven track record of success in managing multiple F&B outlets and high-volume operations.
• Strong financial acumen, including P&L management, budgeting, and cost control.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Deep knowledge of current culinary trends, food safety, and beverage best practices.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive executive health and retirement benefits.
• Relocation assistance may be provided.
• Significant opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• A leadership role within a reputable organization in Bloemfontein .