Food & Beverage Manager

Vertex HR Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An exclusive luxury restaurant and lounge is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to ensure smooth back-of-house operations. This role involves managing supplier relationships, overseeing inventory, and ensuring cost efficiencies while maintaining product quality. The ideal candidate will have a proactive mindset, strong organizational skills, and a solid understanding of food and beverage supply chains. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to delivering exceptional dining experiences in a vibrant setting. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about the food and beverage industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in food & beverage procurement or management.
• Strong understanding of supply chains and inventory processes.
• Valid food safety or health & safety certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with food and beverage suppliers to ensure quality.
• Oversee inventory management and cost control to meet profitability.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Supplier management

Inventory control

Cost management

Financial acumen

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Hospitality qualification

Supply chain qualification

Tools

GAAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We’re on the hunt for an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to join the team at our exclusive luxury restaurant and lounge!

This role is all about keeping our back-of-house operations running smoothly — from managing top-tier supplier relationships to ensuring our kitchen and bar are always fully stocked with the best. If you’re a pro at cost control, procurement, and inventory management, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities :

• Source, select, and manage relationships with all food and beverage suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms to achieve cost efficiencies and maintain product quality.
• Oversee ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of F&B inventory.
• Maintain accurate stock records and ensure proper stock rotation to minimize wastage.
• Work closely with the kitchen and bar teams to ensure product availability and consistency.
• Monitor F&B costs and work within budget to meet profitability targets.
• Conduct regular stock counts and audits, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards in storage and handling.
• Provide input on menu planning and specials based on supplier offerings and seasonal availability.
• Stay up to date on market trends, new products, and potential supplier opportunities.
• Supplier management and negotiation skills
• Strong inventory control and cost management
• Financial and operational acumen
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong collaboration with kitchen and bar teams
• Attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene regulations
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

Key Requirements :

• 3–5 years of experience in a food & beverage procurement or management role
• Proficiency in GAAP / PILOT & Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated success managing suppliers and controlling costs
• Solid understanding of F&B supply chains and inventory processes
• Availability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends and holidays as needed
• Valid food safety or health & safety certification (advantageous)
• Hospitality or supply chain qualification (preferred)