Growth-minded F&B Assistant - Meetings & Events

Radisson Hotel Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Radisson Hotel Group is seeking an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager covering Meetings & Events in Durban. The role focuses on strategic initiatives for F&B service, driving growth, and cultural evolution to support guest experiences with an entrepreneurial mindset.

You will lead a team, manage budgets, and build strong relationships with stakeholders to deliver high standards across all events and services in a premium 5*-hotel environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in food & beverage service or similar in a 5* Hotel.
• National academic qualifications / Degree in Hospitality Management preferred.
• A proven track record in a similar role within a quality environment and to be able to Proven experience in a food and beverage position, ideally within a hotel environment.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities with the ability to adapt to changing environments.
• Excellent leadership skills with a hands‑on approach and lead‑by‑example work style.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of the meetings & events / food & beverage department, where all aspects of the guest Food & Beverage service experience are delivered to the highest levels, ensuring both property and company standards are attained and adhered to.
• Working proactively to maximize guest satisfaction and comfort, delivering a positive and responsive approach to enquiries and problem resolution.
• Develops and implements strategies where key food and beverage metrics are identified, communicated and delivered where reports and tracking tools are effectively maintained in line with defined initiatives & targets.
• Effectively manages the life cycle of the team within the department, fostering a culture of growth, development and performance whilst reflecting and promoting the company culture and values.
• Prepares and is responsible for the departmental budget, ensuring that costs and departmental inventory is controlled and that target productivity and performance levels are attained.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Degree in Hospitality Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Radisson Hotel Group is seeking an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager covering Meetings & Events in Durban. The role focuses on strategic initiatives for F&B service, driving growth, and cultural evolution to support guest experiences with an entrepreneurial mindset.

You will lead a team, manage budgets, and build strong relationships with stakeholders to deliver high standards across all events and services in a premium 5*-hotel environment.