Assistant F&B Manager

5* Luxury Game Lodge in the Pilanesberg is looking for a passionate Assistant F&B Manager to drive their culinary experiences and ensure service excellence remains the hallmark of our property.

• Managing the F&B footprint in its entirety which includes all restaurant, bars, room service and conferencing & events operations.
• Leading the team to deliver outstanding guest and staff service experiences and performance.
• Managing the F&B budget and achieving operational profitability by driving sales targets and managing costs.
• Maintain or improve the established standards of food hygiene, cleaning, and food handling to ensure impeccable quality within the outlets for compliance with regulations.
• Manage supplier relations to ensure consistent timely delivery of fresh quality ingredients.
• Ensure that stock ordering, receiving, stock takes and requisitions procedures are strictly followed according to par levels and company standards for better accuracy.
• Having a strong ability and willingness to train, mentor, develop and continually improve the kitchen brigade.
• Performance management and discipline of staff.

Requirements:

• F&B or Hospitality Management Diploma, or the equivalent from a reputable hotel school or institution.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Restaurant Manager / Assistant F&B Manager in a large 5* Lodge / Hotel establishment
• Experience working with a la carte and set menus while delivering refined service.
• In depth knowledge of food and beverage costing, cost control and budgeting.
• Excellent understanding of the latest food and drinks trends and concepts.
• Finer attention to detail and maintaining a guest centric approach in everything.
• Ability to drive change and to look for operational efficiencies / synergies.
• Excellent knowledge of food and beverages including cocktails, wines and spirits.
• Highly presentable with excellent communication skills and balanced emotional intellect.

Cycles: 

• 21 days on / 7 days off working cycle.
• Onsite single accommodation.