Food and Beverage Manager - CPT

Datafin IT Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager for a luxury hotel in Cape Town. The role requires overseeing all F&B operations and leading a team to ensure exceptional guest experiences while managing budgets and adhering to high standards. Candidates should have 4-5 years in a similar role, demonstrating strong leadership skills and knowledge of F&B operations. This full-time position requires flexibility for shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years experience in a similar role within a 4- or 5-star hotel environment.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities with an approachable style.
• In-depth knowledge of F&B operations, including restaurants, bars, banqueting, and events.

Responsibilities

• Lead the F&B team to consistently deliver high service standards.
• Oversee daily operations across all outlets ensuring smooth service.
• Manage budgets and implement cost-control measures.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Restaurant Experience

Food Service

Hotel Experience

Taleo

Hospitality Experience

Bartending

Guest Relations Experience

Management Experience

POS

Supervising Experience

Micros POS

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

DataFin was established in 1999. We pride ourselves on the fact that we have established relationships with industry leaders and a vast majority of our business is repeat business.

Duties & Responsibilities

ENVIRONMENT

Our client a tourism and hospitality company providing luxury accommodation is seeking an experienced and dynamic Food & Beverage Manager to lead all F&B operations in a 4- or 5-star hotel setting. The successful candidate will oversee restaurants bars room service and banqueting ensuring exceptional guest experiences operational efficiency and strong financial performance. While a hospitality background is preferred candidates from other industries with relevant leadership experience will also be considered.

DUTIES

• Lead motivate and manage the F&B team to consistently deliver high service standards.
• Oversee daily operations across all outlets ensuring smooth service and operational efficiency.
• Manage budgets monitor financial performance and implement cost-control measures to maximize profitability.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu planning and development to ensure innovation and guest satisfaction.
• Enforce the highest hygiene health and safety standards in line with company and statutory requirements.
• Monitor inventory purchasing and supplier performance to ensure efficient stock management.
• Address guest queries and complaints professionally ensuring prompt resolution and positive outcomes.
• Conduct regular training and development to enhance team performance and product knowledge.
• Analyze guest feedback sales reports and industry trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards SOPs and internal policies.
• Represent the F&B department in management meetings and collaborate across departments for smooth operations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 45 years experience in a similar role within a 4- or 5-star hotel environment.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities with a hands-on and approachable style.
• In-depth knowledge of F&B operations including restaurants bars banqueting and events.
• Proven track record in managing budgets controlling costs and driving revenue.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
• Flexibility to work shifts weekends and public holidays as required.
• Proficiency in POS systems stock management tools and the Microsoft Office Suite.

ATTRIBUTES

• Reliable responsible and accountable.
• Detail-oriented and committed to service excellence.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to take initiative and drive results.
• Guest-focused service-orientated and approachable.
• Resilient and adaptable with a strong work ethic.
• A team player with a passion for hospitality and people development.

While we would really like to respond to every application should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

COMMENTS

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Desired Experience & Qualification

• Food and Beverage Manager CPT

Required Experience

• Manager

Key Skills

• Culinary Experience
• Restaurant Experience
• Food Service
• Hotel Experience
• Taleo
• Hospitality Experience
• Bartending
• Guest Relations Experience
• Management Experience
• POS
• Supervising Experience
• Micros POS

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1