Food and Beverage Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting an accomplished Food and Beverage Director for a premier resort in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead culinary and service operations across fine dining, bars, banqueting, and room service, driving revenue, profitability, and guest satisfaction.

The role requires a visionary leader with 10+ years in F&B, 5+ in a director capacity, and a strong financial acumen. You will mentor a high-performing team, manage costs, and ensure health and safety standards are

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in F&B management with at least 5 years in a director-level role.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field; Master's preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of culinary trends, beverage management and service operations.
• Proven financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, P&L management and cost control.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and motivate high-performing teams.
• Experience with menu engineering and event planning.
• Proficiency in F&B management software and POS systems.
• Willingness to work extended hours, including weekends and holidays, in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall F&B strategy to drive revenue and profitability.
• Oversee the daily operations of all F&B outlets, ensuring high standards of quality and service.
• Manage departmental budgets, control costs (food, labor, operating supplies), and optimize financial performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the F&B management team and staff, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Develop innovative menus, beverage programs, and promotions in collaboration with culinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Manage inventory, procurement, and supplier relationships.
• Implement and maintain high service standards across all F&B touchpoints.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with other department heads to ensure a cohesive guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Strategic thinking

Team development

Menu engineering

Event planning

F&B software

POS systems

Health & safety

Education

Bachelor in Hospitality Management

Master's degree (bonus)

Tools

POS systems

F&B management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier resort in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking an accomplished Food and Beverage Director to lead their culinary and service operations. This executive role demands a visionary leader with extensive experience in high-volume, quality-driven F&B environments. You will be responsible for the strategic direction, financial performance, and operational excellence of all food and beverage outlets, including fine dining restaurants, bars, banqueting, and room service. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to innovate, manage costs effectively, and cultivate a team that delivers exceptional guest experiences. This is a commanding opportunity to shape the culinary identity of a leading resort in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall food and beverage strategy to drive revenue and profitability.
• Oversee the daily operations of all F&B outlets, ensuring high standards of quality and service.
• Manage departmental budgets, control costs (food, labor, operating supplies), and optimize financial performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the F&B management team and staff, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Develop innovative menus, beverage programs, and promotions in collaboration with culinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Manage inventory, procurement, and supplier relationships.
• Implement and maintain high service standards across all F&B touchpoints.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with other department heads to ensure a cohesive guest experience.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Food and Beverage management, with at least 5 years in a Director-level role, preferably in a resort or large hotel setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or a related field is essential; Master's degree is a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of culinary trends, beverage management, and service operations.
• Proven financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, and cost control.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and motivate high-performing teams.
• Experience with menu engineering and event planning.
• Proficiency in F&B management software and POS systems.
• Must possess a strategic mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences.
• Willingness to work extended hours, including weekends and holidays, as dictated by business needs in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.

Benefits

• Our client offers an attractive executive salary, comprehensive benefits package including medical aid, pension fund, and performance-based incentives.