Food & Beverage Director - Fine Dining Restaurant Group

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Health and pension benefits

Dining privileges

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Food & Beverage Director for a prestigious Paarl, Western Cape group of fine dining restaurants. The role oversees all F&B across properties, driving quality, service standards, and profitability.

The candidate will lead and mentor senior F&B teams and collaborate with executive chefs and bartenders on menus and guest experiences. The position requires extensive fine dining experience, strong budgeting and strategic leadership, and flexibility to work evenings and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in Food & Beverage management with 5+ years in a Director or senior role in fine dining or luxury hotels.
• Proven track record in driving revenue growth, profitability, and cost control.
• Strong leadership, strategy, and interpersonal skills; ability to lead multiple properties.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all F&B operations across restaurants, bars, banqueting, and room service.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance guest satisfaction, revenue, and profitability.
• Oversee menu engineering, beverage programming, and service standards.
• Control food and beverage costs, labour, and inventory to meet budget targets.
• Lead, train, and mentor F&B management and staff to deliver service excellence.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Collaborate with Executive Chefs and Head Bartenders on menu development and quality.
• Negotiate with suppliers and manage vendor relationships to ensure quality.
• Monitor industry trends and competitors to drive improvements and innovation.
• Prepare financial reports and strategic recommendations for senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

F&B management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Menu & beverage oversight

Team management

Negotiation with suppliers

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field

Tools

F&B management software

POS systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a highly regarded group of fine dining restaurants in the prestigious **Paarl, Western Cape** region, is seeking an experienced and visionary Food & Beverage Director. This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the F&B operations across multiple establishments, ensuring exceptional quality, service standards, and profitability. The ideal candidate will possess a deep passion for gastronomy, extensive experience in fine dining management, strong financial acumen, and a proven ability to lead and inspire F&B teams to deliver unparalleled guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all F&B operations, including restaurants, bars, banqueting, and room service, across all group properties.
• Develop and implement innovative F&B strategies to enhance guest satisfaction, revenue, and profitability.
• Oversee menu engineering, beverage programming, and service standards to maintain consistency and excellence.
• Manage food and beverage costs, labor, and inventory effectively to achieve budget targets.
• Lead, train, and mentor F&B management and staff, fostering a culture of service excellence and professional growth.
• Ensure strict adherence to all health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Collaborate with Executive Chefs and Head Bartenders on menu development and quality control.
• Develop and manage relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and ensuring quality.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Prepare and present regular financial reports, performance analyses, and strategic recommendations to senior management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Food & Beverage management, with at least 5 years in a Director or senior management role within fine dining establishments or luxury hotels.
• Demonstrated success in driving F&B revenue growth and profitability.
• Extensive knowledge of fine dining operations, culinary trends, and beverage management.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in F&B management software and systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding food and beverage experiences.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, significant performance-based bonuses, comprehensive health and pension benefits, and opportunities for career advancement within a prestigious restaurant group.
• Enjoy dining privileges and professional development support.
• Join a dynamic team committed to culinary excellence in **Paarl, Western Cape**.