Hoedspruit: F & B Manger posted by Bushwise
Posted on 2025-08-20 00:00:00
| Employer | Bushwise |
|---|---|
| Category | Development |
| Location | Limpopo / Hoedspruit |
Job Summary
Role Overview
The Food & Beverage Manager will be responsible for overseeing and elevating the F&B experience at this 5 star lodge in Limpopo, ensuring world-class service standards, seamless operations, and innovative dining experiences that align with the lodges luxury brand. The role requires a dynamic leader with extensive hospitality experience, a refined understanding of fine dining and safari lodge operations, and the ability to inspire and lead diverse teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Management
- Oversee daily F&B operations, including restaurants, bars, boma dinners, bush breakfasts, and private dining.
- Ensure smooth coordination between kitchen, service, bar, and events.
- Implement and uphold service standards, ensuring a consistently exceptional guest experience.
- Guest Experience & Service Excellence
- Personally engage with guests to anticipate and exceed expectations.
- Curate memorable dining experiences tailored to safari lodge settings.
- Address guest feedback promptly and effectively.
- Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, motivate, and train F&B staff, ensuring a culture of service excellence and professionalism.
- Manage staffing levels, scheduling, and performance reviews.
- Identify training needs and implement continuous development programs.
- Financial & Inventory Management
- Manage budgets, control costs, and maximize revenue opportunities.
- Oversee stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships to ensure premium quality and cost efficiency.
- Conduct monthly inventory and financial reporting.
- Health, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with hygiene, health & safety, and licensing regulations.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety across all outlets.
- Innovation & Sustainability
- Work with chefs to develop innovative menus showcasing local and seasonal ingredients.
- Incorporate sustainability practices in sourcing, waste management, and operations.
Requirements
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage a multicultural team.
- Exceptional communication and guest-relations abilities.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a dynamic environment.
- A passion for luxury hospitality, fine dining, and delivering unforgettable experiences.
- Sound knowledge of wines, beverages, and food pairing.
Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, or related field.
- Professional certifications in food safety, wine, or hospitality service management advantageous.
Experience
- Minimum 5+ years proven experience in food & beverage management within luxury hospitality (5-star lodges, boutique hotels, or fine dining establishments).
- Experience in a senior leadership role managing large teams.
- Previous lodge/safari environment experience highly preferred.
- Strong track record of driving guest satisfaction, operational efficiency, and profitability.
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