Food and Beverage Service Expert

Marriott Hotels Resorts; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand in Menlyn is seeking a Food & Beverage Service Expert to ensure high standards of service during events. The role involves preparing food and beverages, maintaining cleanliness, and responding to guest requests. Candidates should have a high school diploma and less than one year of experience in a related field. This full-time position offers an opportunity to join a respected company committed to equal opportunity in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year related work experience.
• No supervisory experience.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coffee breaks, carts, and stations with food and beverages.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of assigned service areas.
• Respond to and fulfill special banquet event arrangements.

Skills

Food service operations

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Job description

Food & Beverage Service Expert - Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott, Menlyn

South Africa

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Prepare coffee breaks, carts, and stations with appropriate food and beverages as stated in Banquet Event Order. Prepare tables, action stations, buffets, service carts, dessert table/carts and cordial carts. Communicate additional meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests to the kitchen. Ensure courses are cleared and tables are properly crumbed. Respond to and try to fulfill any special banquet event arrangements. Replenish buffet items to ensure consistency and freshness in presentation. Monitor tableware to ensure it is presentable to guests. Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas. Bus tables by removing and separating tableware, plateware, glassware, and flatware.

Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests’ service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Support team to reach common goals. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print). Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance and objects weighing in excess of 75 pounds with assistance. Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces as well as up and down stairs and/or service ramps. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Related Work Experience: Less than 1 year related work experience.

Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.

License or Certification: None

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

About the Team

Protea Hotels by Marriott® is the leading hospitality brand in Africa and one of the most widely recognized hospitality brands on the continent, with over 60 hotels across South Africa, Zambia, Nigeria, Namibia, Tanzania and Uganda. If you have a passion for delivering every guest a personalized service experience and desire to be part of the ‘Coolest Hotel Brand in South Africa’, join the Protea Hotels by Marriott® team today! In joining Protea Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, beginyour purpose,belongto an amazing globalteam, andbecomethe best version of you.

Job Info

• Job Identification 26007888
• Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
• Posting Date 01/23/2026, 02:43 PM
• Apply Before 01/30/2026, 02:43 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Summit Place Precinct, Menlyn, Pretoria, Gauteng, 181, ZA