Food & Beverage Director - Conference Centre

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a strategic Food & Beverage Director to lead all culinary and beverage operations for a premier conference and events venue. The role oversees catering, banqueting, and on-site dining, shaping the F&B strategy for diverse events.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in senior F&B leadership, strong financial acumen, and proven ability to manage large teams and complex logistics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in senior F&B leadership, ideally at a large events venue.
• Proven track record in managing complex catering operations and large teams.
• Strong financial acumen in budgeting, cost control, and revenue management.
• Excellent food safety and sanitation knowledge.
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all aspects of the Food & Beverage department, including catering, banqueting, and on-site dining.
• Develop innovative menus and service packages for diverse client needs and events.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and optimize profitability while maintaining quality.
• Lead, train, and mentor a large team of culinary and service professionals.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with sales and events teams to secure and execute client bookings.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Budgeting

Cost control

Operations management

F&B management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier conference and events venue located in Pretoria , is seeking a strategic and experienced Food & Beverage Director . This senior leadership role is crucial for overseeing all culinary and beverage operations, ensuring exceptional quality, profitability, and service delivery for a wide range of events, from corporate functions to large-scale conferences. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in event catering and hospitality management, with a proven ability to manage large teams and complex logistical operations in a demanding environment. This position offers a significant opportunity to shape the F&B strategy for a leading venue in Pretoria .

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all aspects of the Food & Beverage department, including catering, banqueting, and on-site dining facilities.
• Develop innovative menus and service packages tailored to diverse client needs and event types.
• Manage departmental budgets, control costs, and optimize profitability while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Lead, train, and mentor a large team of culinary and service professionals.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Collaborate with the sales and events teams to secure and successfully execute client bookings.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior Food & Beverage leadership role, preferably within a large-scale events or conference venue.
• Proven track record in managing complex catering operations and large teams.
• Strong financial acumen, with expertise in budgeting, cost control, and revenue management.
• Excellent understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Degree in Hospitality Management or a related field is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and industry certifications.
• Potential for hybrid work arrangements to balance site responsibilities with strategic planning.
• A key leadership role within a prominent event venue in Pretoria .