Food & Beverage Manager Job Vacancy

We are seeking a highly competent and motivated Food & Beverage Manager with a strong background in the hospitality industry.

Qualities such as excellent leadership skills, the drive to accomplish above and beyond and a passion to make the business succeed are absolutely vital for this role.
 

Job purpose: Develop, innovate and deliver a product mix which is quality driven whilst maintaining aggressive financial returns.

Responsibilities:

• Work and develop relationships with external suppliers to ensure the very best reputation within the industry. Ensuring that the operational food & beverage team can deliver the highest quality product and the highest financial return.
• Work closely with the manager to ensure correct stock levels are available from central distribution area 
• Ensure strict compliance with all relevant health & safety legislation and requirements
• Create a training culture within the food & beverage team to ensure succession planning
• Reviewing the product range to ensure that all key quality standards are maintained.
• Act as the department representative for special events – from planning through to delivery
• Responsible for all trade press subscriptions
• Liaising with the sales & marketing team to collate and respond to all customer correspondence
• Ensuring income per head is increased year on year, without jeopardizing guest satisfaction and quality
• Act as a purchasing officer and budget controller for the restaurant, creating a professional relationship with all suppliers – ordering equipment within financial constraints
• Must provide an environment of openness and trust, with constant feedback and performance coaching

Requirements:

• A SOLID food and beverage managerial background spanning at least 3 years within a reputable hotel establishment.
• Must have team leading experience
• A bachelors qualification in business management
• Any additional qualifications in the hospitality industry
• Extremely good communication and relationship building skills
• Honest, personable and responsible.

Please submit your curriculum vitae tz.employ@gmail.com
 

Your CV MUST detail previous experience in carrying out the responsibilities listed above. 

Kindly do NOT apply if you do not possess the required work experience and qualifications.

Closing date for Applications: 12th May 2013.   

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted