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 standardsEnsure effective staff scheduling, duty allocation, shift briefings, and accurate reporting to maintain optimal service coverageConduct regular floor checks and maintenance walkabouts to ensure readiness and issue resolution in collaboration with maintenance teamsMaintain a strong presence during service to support staff and engage with guests, ensuring exceptional service and prompt handling of requests, VIP needs, and complaintsLiaise with clients for conferencing and events, attend pre-conference meetings, recommend solutions (e.g. setup, décor, equipment), and ensure seamless execution aligned with client expectationsConduct quality assurance checks and participate in post-event reviews to drive continuous improvementManage stock, operating equipment, and storage in line with SOPs, including accurate 10- and 20-day stock takes and variance investigationOversee end-of-shift cash-ups and ensure adherence to financial controls and budget authorisationsMonitor and evaluate food and beverage offerings, pricing, and promotional activities, making recommendations to enhance guest satisfaction and align with industry trendsSupport the implementation of seasonal or promotional calendars to drive engagement and revenueSupervise staff performance, conduct performance reviews, manage attendance, and ensure adherence to company policies and grooming standardsIdentify training needs and provide coaching, on-the-job training, and development opportunities to build a capable, motivated teamDrive staff communication, motivation, onboarding, and succession planning to foster a high-performance cultureRequirements
Education
Grade 12 or equivalentCertificate in Food & BeverageExperience
5 years in the food and beverage industry including experience in banqueting, in-room dining; and / or restaurant operationsWork conditions and special requirements
Ability to work shifts that meet operational requirementsPhysically able to move operating equipmentHave an open attitude to perform similar functions in alternative outlets due to operational requirementsSkills and Knowledge
Collecting InformationTeam Co-operationVerbally InformingSupervisingDealing with CustomersAppraising & developingProblem-SolvingHospitality / Hotel / Restaurant jobs