Food & Beverage Manager
Ambitions Travel Recruitment Stellenbosch
Our Customer:
Our client, a luxury estate just outside Stellenbosch, seeking a Food and Beverage Manager to join their team. Known for its iconic architecture and towering oak trees, the property blends centuries of heritage with a contemporary, laid-back elegance.
Their dedication to community upliftment is evident through a range of social and environmental projects that support local people and preserve the natural landscape.
Set against a backdrop of breathtaking scenery and thoughtfully curated South African art, this is an opportunity to work in an environment that embodies serenity, purpose, and timeless beauty.
Job Description:
In this role you will provide strong leadership across all food and beverage outlets, driving high standards of service, commercial performance and team engagement while ensuring efficient, well-controlled operations.- Lead and motivate the food and beverage team to deliver consistently high service standards
- Take full accountability for restaurant, bar and in-room dining operations
- Manage day-to-day activities to ensure efficient, well-organised service delivery
- Develop and deliver creative dining and event offerings, maximising stock usage and profitability
- Oversee beverage stock processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with controls
- Plan, manage and review operating and capital budgets, maintaining strong financial governance
- Drive revenue growth while controlling costs in line with agreed financial targets
- Monitor cash handling, inventory, credit processes and debtor management, taking corrective action when needed
- Implement fair and consistent performance management, fostering accountability and professionalism
- Support recruitment, training and staff development in partnership with HR to build high-performing teams
Experience Required:
- Extensive leadership background in Food and Beverage operations, including several years at management level
- Formal hospitality qualification preferred, with additional beverage or wine training a plus
- Confident, hands-on leader with strong communication and people management skills
- Proven ability to perform in high-volume, fast-moving environments
- Flexible and adaptable, comfortable working varied shifts including weekends and holidays
- Creative mindset with a focus on motivating teams and elevating the guest experience
- Sound knowledge of wines with a genuine interest in beverage trends
- Experience in restaurant administration, budgeting and cost control
- Professional, energetic and positive attitude with a strong service focus
Benefits and Perks:
- Competitive Salary
- Supportive work environment
- Provident Fund
- Medical aid
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