Remote Food & Beverage Director - Events Division

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote leadership role

Executive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary Remote Food & Beverage Director to lead its national events division from anywhere. The role defines the F&B strategy, drives culinary innovation, and ensures guest satisfaction across a nationwide portfolio.

You will oversee menus, budgets, and a dispersed team of managers and chefs, while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and compliance. A track record in large-scale events is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Food & Beverage management, with at least 5 years in a Director role.
• Proven track record of multi-million Rand F&B operations and P&L.
• Strong leadership, remote team management, and people development abilities.
• Experience in strategic planning, menu engineering, and trend forecasting.
• Excellent vendor negotiations, contract management and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement F&B strategies and operating plans to meet business objectives.
• Oversee menus for various event types and ensure high-quality offerings.
• Drive culinary innovation aligned with market trends and client expectations.
• Manage F&B budgets, P&L, and key financial metrics for profitability.
• Lead and mentor a dispersed team of F&B managers, chefs, and support staff.
• Set and uphold standards for quality, safety, presentation, and service across events.
• Cultivate supplier relations and optimize pricing and quality.
• Analyze market trends and client feedback to identify opportunities.
• Implement technology to enhance F&B operations and client satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and licensing regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Remote team management

Strategic planning

Menu engineering

Budgeting & P&L

Vendor management

Financial acumen

Negotiation

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Hospitality Management

Degree in Business Administration

Tools

F&B management software

Job description

About the Role Our client is seeking an accomplished and visionary Remote Food & Beverage Director to lead their national events division. This is a fully remote leadership position, offering the flexibility to manage a critical aspect of the business from anywhere. You will be responsible for setting the strategic direction for all food and beverage offerings across a wide array of events, driving culinary innovation, ensuring operational excellence, and achieving financial targets. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in high-level F&B management, a keen understanding of current culinary trends, and exceptional leadership skills to guide a dispersed team of culinary professionals and operations managers. This role is instrumental in defining the guest experience through exceptional food and beverage service nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive F&B strategies and annual operating plans to achieve business objectives.
• Oversee the conceptualization, development, and execution of all F&B menus for various event types.
• Drive culinary innovation, ensuring offerings are creative, high-quality, and aligned with market trends and client expectations.
• Manage and optimize F&B budgets, P&L, and key financial metrics to ensure profitability.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a national team of F&B managers, chefs, and support staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Establish and maintain rigorous standards for food quality, safety, presentation, and service across all events.
• Cultivate strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors to ensure optimal pricing and quality.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to identify new opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Implement and oversee technology solutions that enhance F&B operations and client satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and liquor licensing regulations.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Food & Beverage management, with at least 5 years in a Director-level role within large-scale event catering, hospitality, or venue management.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multi-million Rand F&B operations and P&L.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, menu engineering, and culinary trend forecasting.
• Exceptional leadership, team-building, and motivational skills, capable of managing remote teams effectively.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management capabilities.
• A degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in F&B management software and reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently and make strategic decisions in a remote environment.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and guest satisfaction.

Benefits

• Fully remote position with significant flexibility and autonomy.
• Highly competitive executive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape the F&B vision for a leading events organization.
• Direct impact on a national scale, influencing culinary standards.
• Professional growth and development opportunities at the highest level.
• Be a key player in a dynamic and innovative sector of the hospitality industry.