Food and Beverage Manager

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Culinary training opportunities

Staff meals and discounts

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly motivated Food and Beverage Manager to lead the Richards Bay culinary operations. The role focuses on elevating dining experiences, managing costs, and developing a diverse team to deliver exceptional service.

The successful candidate will oversee restaurants, bars, and banqueting, implement menus and pricing strategies, and ensure strict health and hygiene compliance in a vibrant coastal setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in Food and Beverage management.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, control costs, and increase profitability.
• Strong knowledge of culinary trends, wine, and spirits.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Relevant certification in Food Safety and Hygiene is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all food and beverage operations, including restaurants, bars, and banqueting.
• Develop and implement menus, specials, and pricing strategies.
• Manage inventory, procurement, and cost control measures for food and beverage supplies.
• Train, supervise, and motivate F&B staff to deliver excellent service.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Cost control

Education

Food Safety & Hygiene Certification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Food and Beverage Manager to lead their culinary operations in Richards Bay . This role is responsible for managing all aspects of the F&B department, ensuring exceptional dining experiences, cost control, and staff development. The successful candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a passion for gastronomy, and strong leadership skills to motivate a diverse team. This is a critical position focused on elevating the dining profile and profitability of the establishment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all food and beverage operations, including restaurants, bars, and banqueting.
• Develop and implement menus, specials, and pricing strategies.
• Manage inventory, procurement, and cost control measures for food and beverage supplies.
• Train, supervise, and motivate F&B staff to deliver excellent service.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and hygiene regulations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in Food and Beverage management.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, control costs, and increase profitability.
• Strong knowledge of culinary trends, wine, and spirits.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Relevant certification in Food Safety and Hygiene is advantageous.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for culinary training and professional growth.
• Complimentary meals and staff discounts.
• A vibrant and challenging work environment in a prime coastal location.