Food & Beverage Manager – Cayley Lodge & Mountain Resort Central, Drakensberg at Beekman Group

Key Performance Areas:

The following role is required on one of our established properties:

• Full Management responsibility of a Food & Beverage division.
• Department revenues, welfare, training, expense control, operating equipment, direct costs and other expenses in order to achieve set budgets
• Monitoring and control of all food and beverage results inclusive but not limited to food, beverage, operating equipment and operating supplies and trading summaries
• Maintaining Service Standards in all F&B areas relating to management
• Revenue control and management
• Efficient, effective communication between all stake holders.
• Manage workplace relations through adherence to the relevant legislation and internal policies and procedures
• Ensure that the department procures the best quality raw material and cost-effective equipment.
• Procurement & control of certain consumable & non consumable stocks and assets including the conducting of regular stock takes
• Dealing with guest queries, requests and complaints and management of guest relations

Preference will be given to a candidate who comes from a resort background.

Position Requirements:

• 5 years proven F&B Management experience and a history of experience in the Hospitality industry
• Proven management skills including: Guest & Staff relations and administration, Management of revenue streams, Budgeting and Financial experience
• Excellent understanding of all aspects of Hospitality Operations
• Computer literacy skills including: Excel, Word & GAAP

Person Requirements:

• Desire and ability to work in a fairly remote location
• Ability to work under pressure and without supervision
• Attention to detail
• Proven communication skills
• Ability to work normal hospitality hours including shifts, overtime, working weekends and public holidays
• Own transport and a valid driver’s license essential
• Single accommodation available