Remote Food & Beverage Manager

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative and results-driven Remote Food & Beverage Manager to lead the virtual F&B strategy and operations for a growing hospitality client. You will develop menus, source quality suppliers, and optimize the guest dining experience through remote solutions, without direct on-site oversight.

This role demands extensive F&B management experience across multi-site operations, a strong focus on cost control, inventory, and food safety standards, plus excellent leadership

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Food & Beverage management across multi-site or large-scale operations.
• Proven track record in menu development and cost control.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, adaptable to a remote work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects remotely and collaborate with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative food and beverage concepts and menus for various guest offerings.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure quality and timely delivery of ingredients.
• Oversee inventory management and cost control measures to maximize profitability.
• Develop and enforce high standards for food safety, hygiene, and quality control across all remote operations.
• Analyze market trends and guest feedback to identify opportunities for menu enhancements and service improvements.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to promote F&B offerings and drive revenue.

Skills

F&B management

Menu development

Remote collaboration

Cost control

Leadership

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and results-driven Remote Food & Beverage Manager to lead their virtual F&B strategy and operations. This unique role focuses on curating unique culinary experiences, managing remote partnerships, and ensuring quality standards are met across all offerings, without direct on-site oversight. You will be responsible for menu development, sourcing quality suppliers, and optimizing the guest dining experience through creative remote solutions. This position requires a deep understanding of the food and beverage industry, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage complex projects from a distance, contributing to a forward-thinking approach to hospitality management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative food and beverage concepts and menus for various guest offerings.


• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure the quality and timely delivery of ingredients and products.


• Oversee inventory management and cost control measures to maximize profitability.


• Develop and enforce high standards for food safety, hygiene, and quality control across all remote operations.


• Analyze market trends and guest feedback to identify opportunities for menu enhancements and service improvements.


• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to promote F&B offerings and drive revenue.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in Food & Beverage management , preferably within a multi-unit or large-scale operation.


• Proven track record in menu development, cost control, and inventory management.


• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and best practices.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, adaptable to a remote work environment .


• Demonstrated ability to manage projects remotely and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.


• Culinary degree or equivalent experience is highly regarded.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.


• Fully remote position , allowing for flexible work arrangements.


• Opportunity to shape the F&B strategy for a growing hospitality client.


• Access to professional development and training resources.


• Be part of an innovative team embracing new models in hospitality.