Luxury F&B Director – Hybrid Lead for 5-Star Dining

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Bonus program

Staff discounts

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Food & Beverage Director for a premier Pretoria property. You will oversee fine dining, casual outlets, bars and banqueting, driving revenue and controlling costs while ensuring top-tier service and product quality.

A strong on-site presence is essential with some remote strategic planning. The role requires leadership of a diverse F&B team, budgeting expertise, and a track record in luxury hotel environments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in food & beverage management, with at least 3 years at director level in luxury hotel environments.
• Proven track record across multiple F&B outlets and large-scale banqueting.
• Strong budgeting, cost control, and P&L management competencies.
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities.”

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute F&B strategies to maximize revenue and profitability across all outlets.
• Lead, train and motivate a diverse F&B team; foster a culture of excellence.
• Oversee menu development, pricing, and quality control for all offerings.
• Maintain hygiene, safety and sanitation standards.
• Manage inventory, purchasing and waste reduction; control costs.
• Develop annual operating budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
• Collaborate with Marketing on promotions and brand positioning.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

P&L management

Strategy development

Hospitality operations

Team building

Communication skills

Education

Hospitality Management degree

Tools

F&B management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Food & Beverage Director for a premier Pretoria property. You will oversee fine dining, casual outlets, bars and banqueting, driving revenue and controlling costs while ensuring top-tier service and product quality.

A strong on-site presence is essential with some remote strategic planning. The role requires leadership of a diverse F&B team, budgeting expertise, and a track record in luxury hotel environments.