Food & Beverage Manager - Events

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a seasoned Food & Beverage Manager to oversee all event catering operations and drive revenue while upholding the highest service standards.

You will lead menu planning, costing, inventory control, and staff training to ensure profitability across varied functions, with strict adherence to health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Food & Beverage Management within high-volume catering or hospitality.
• Proven ability in menu development, costing, and inventory control.
• Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Excellent financial acumen and experience managing F&B budgets and P&Ls.
• Passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative food and beverage strategies to enhance the catering service offering.
• Manage all F&B staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Oversee menu planning, costing, and execution for a diverse range of events, ensuring quality and profitability.
• Control inventory, manage supplier relationships, and ensure efficient procurement of food and beverages.
• Monitor F&B costs and implement measures to maximize profitability while maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations within F&B operations.

Skills

Food & Beverage Management

Menu Development

Costing & Inventory

Leadership

Staff Training

Food Safety & Sanitation

Budgeting & P&Ls

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Food & Beverage Manager to oversee all aspects of their event catering operations in Upington. This senior role demands a strategic thinker with a proven track record in managing F&B operations, driving revenue, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and service. You will be responsible for menu creation, inventory management, staff training, and ensuring profitability across all catered functions. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic leader to make a significant impact on our event offerings and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative food and beverage strategies to enhance the catering service offering.
• Manage all F&B staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Oversee menu planning, costing, and execution for a diverse range of events, ensuring quality and profitability.
• Control inventory, manage supplier relationships, and ensure efficient procurement of food and beverages.
• Monitor F&B costs and implement measures to maximize profitability while maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations within F&B operations.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in Food & Beverage Management , preferably within a high-volume catering or hospitality environment.
• Proven ability in menu development, costing, and inventory control.
• Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Excellent financial acumen and experience managing F&B budgets and P&Ls.
• A passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding customer service.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead F&B operations for a reputable catering company.
• A challenging and rewarding work environment.