Food & Beverage Manager

Christine Loopstra; Somerset West; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Christine Loopstra, on behalf of a prestigious luxury 5-star country estate in the Cape Winelands, seeks an accomplished Food & Beverage Manager to oversee its food and beverage operations. The role requires strong leadership, commercial acumen and a hands-on approach to deliver exceptional guest experiences while driving revenue and operational excellence.

The successful candidate will lead the F&B team, manage budgets and stock, uphold luxury service standards and collaborate across

Qualifications

• Relevant hospitality management qualification.
• Proven experience in a senior Food & Beverage management role.
• Strong financial, budgeting and cost-control capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of luxury hotel and restaurant operations.
• A hands-on, commercially driven approach to hospitality management.

Responsabilités

• Oversee the daily operations of all food and beverage outlets and services.
• Lead, manage and develop the F&B team, ensuring exceptional service standards.
• Drive revenue, profitability and operational efficiencies.
• Manage budgets, cost control, stock levels and supplier relationships.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and consistently uphold luxury service standards.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless guest experiences.

Connaissances

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Guest experience

Budgeting

Cost control

Luxury hospitality knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Operations management

Formation

Hospitality management qualification

Description du poste

FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER

Somerset West: My client, a prestigious luxury 5-star country estate in the Cape Winelands, is seeking an accomplished Food & Beverage Manager to oversee its food and beverage operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic hospitality professional with strong leadership, commercial acumen and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Lead exceptional dining experiences while driving operational excellence and commercial performance.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee the daily operations of all food and beverage outlets and services


• Lead, manage and develop the F&B team, ensuring exceptional service standards


• Drive revenue, profitability and operational efficiencies


• Manage budgets, cost control, stock levels and supplier relationships


• Monitor guest satisfaction and consistently uphold luxury service standards


• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless guest experiences

Criteria:

• Relevant hospitality management qualification


• Proven experience in a senior Food & Beverage management role


• Strong financial, budgeting and cost-control capabilities


• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills


• Solid understanding of luxury hotel and restaurant operations


• A hands-on, commercially driven approach to hospitality management

Please note that consideration will be given primarily to applicants with relevant experience in an equivalent position within the hospitality industry, preferably in an upmarket or luxury establishment.

Candidates who currently reside in or near Somerset West, or those who are planning to relocate, are invited to apply for this role.