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Food and Beverage Team Leader (Cape Town)

Food and Beverage Team Leader (Cape Town)

Sun InternationalCape Town, ZA
6 days ago
Job description

Job title : Food and Beverage Team Leader (Cape Town)

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : October 23, 2025

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Job Purpose

  • The Food & Beverage Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of food and beverage service within a designated outlet or conference centre.
  • This role focuses on maintaining high service standards, enhancing the customer experience, and managing equipment and stock in accordance with company policies.
  • Key Performance Areas

  • Supervise the daily operations of the outlet or conference centre, ensuring smooth service delivery, proper setup, functional equipment, and adherence to hygiene, health, and safety standards
  • Ensure effective staff scheduling, duty allocation, shift briefings, and accurate reporting to maintain optimal service coverage
  • Conduct regular floor checks and maintenance walkabouts to ensure readiness and issue resolution in collaboration with maintenance teams
  • Maintain a strong presence during service to support staff and engage with guests, ensuring exceptional service and prompt handling of requests, VIP needs, and complaints
  • Liaise with clients for conferencing and events, attend pre-conference meetings, recommend solutions (e.g. setup, décor, equipment), and ensure seamless execution aligned with client expectations
  • Conduct quality assurance checks and participate in post-event reviews to drive continuous improvement
  • Manage stock, operating equipment, and storage in line with SOPs, including accurate 10- and 20-day stock takes and variance investigation
  • Oversee end-of-shift cash-ups and ensure adherence to financial controls and budget authorisations
  • Monitor and evaluate food and beverage offerings, pricing, and promotional activities, making recommendations to enhance guest satisfaction and align with industry trends
  • Support the implementation of seasonal or promotional calendars to drive engagement and revenue
  • Supervise staff performance, conduct performance reviews, manage attendance, and ensure adherence to company policies and grooming standards
  • Identify training needs and provide coaching, on-the-job training, and development opportunities to build a capable, motivated team
  • Drive staff communication, motivation, onboarding, and succession planning to foster a high-performance culture
  • Requirements

    Education

  • Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Certificate in Food & Beverage
  • Experience

  • 5 years in the food and beverage industry including experience in banqueting, in-room dining; and / or restaurant operations
  • Work conditions and special requirements

  • Ability to work shifts that meet operational requirements
  • Physically able to move operating equipment
  • Have an open attitude to perform similar functions in alternative outlets due to operational requirements
  • Skills and Knowledge

  • Collecting Information
  • Team Co-operation
  • Verbally Informing
  • Supervising
  • Dealing with Customers
  • Appraising & developing
  • Problem-Solving
  • Hospitality / Hotel / Restaurant  jobs
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