Assistant F&B Manager

Job Description

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Clanwilliam, Western Cape | Wilderness Reserve | Salary Negotiable DOE | Live-In

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to join a luxury wilderness reserve in the Western Cape. The successful candidate will support outlet management in day-to-day operations while ensuring an exceptional guest experience and maintaining the highest standards of service.

Key Responsibilities :

Support outlet management in daily operations and guest engagement during peak meal times

Control and manage operating equipment stores, including purchasing and issuing equipment to outlets

Plan and execute food and beverage special events, contributing to promotional ideas to drive revenue and PR

Finalise staff rosters, ensuring sufficient labour in line with business levels while controlling labour costs

Manage operating costs in accordance with budgetary requirements

Coordinate training within the department to maintain high service standards

Minimum Requirements :

Diploma in Hotel or Food & Beverage Management

Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a 4- or 5-star hotel, including at least 2 years managing a food and beverage outlet

Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Experience operating Point of Sale systems; Micros advantageous

Experience with stock management systems; FnBShop advantageous

Exposure to Opera system advantageous

Highly presentable with excellent verbal and written English communication skills

Fluent in hospitality terminology, particularly food and beverage vocabulary

Knowledge of restaurant financials, stock control, and resolving stock discrepancies

Experience in service recovery

Flexible to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts

Advantageous Qualifications and Experience :

Micros Symphony exposure

WSET Level 1 (wine and food pairing) and Level 2

Training and staff development experience

Package :

Free self-catering shared on-site accommodation

50% Discovery Medical Aid or medical consultations

Provident Fund contribution of 7.5%

Free laundry and Wi-Fi

Work cycle : 24 days on, 8 days off

Requirements

experience