?F&B VACANCY ALERT?

? Position: Food & Beverage Manager
? Location: Greater Hoedspruit, Limpopo
? Property Type: 5 Luxury Game Lodge

? Role Overview

A prestigious 5 luxury lodge in the Greater Kruger is seeking a passionate and experienced Food & Beverage Manager to lead its culinary and guest service operations. This hands-on leadership role requires a creative food & wine professional who thrives on guest delight, staff development, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in fine dining or luxury safari hospitality, with exceptional attention to detail, an energetic approach to leadership, and a flair for delivering unforgettable guest experiences.

? Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all Food & Beverage operations, from kitchen to service floor, ensuring world-class standards.

• Lead menu planning and food styling in collaboration with chefs, aligned with lodge food philosophy.

• Manage food and beverage stock control, portioning, supplier sourcing, and cost systems.

• Train, mentor, and motivate the service team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

• Lead guest dining experiences, including lodge dining, bush dinners, and special events.

• Uphold strict hygiene, health, and safety standards.

• Drive creativity, ensuring food and beverage offerings remain fresh, modern, and memorable.

• Assist with Front of House operations during guest arrivals, departures, and lodge inspections.

? Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Hospitality / Lodge Management.

• 35 years Food & Beverage experience in a 5 boutique lodge or Big 5 reserve.

• Culinary background and menu development experience highly advantageous.

• Strong food and beverage stock control and purchasing experience.

• Service and hospitality training skills.

• Knowledge of food trends, wine, and guest delight service.

• Strong leadership, staff motivation, and team development skills.

• Excellent administrative and IT skills.

• Valid Code 8 drivers license and own transport.

• South African citizen or valid work permit.

? Salary & Benefits

• R30,000 R33,000 per month (negotiable, depending on experience).

• Live-in position (2-bedroom house provided).

• Meals on duty.

• Pension fund.

• Staff bed nights.

• 21 days on / 7 days off work cycle.

• Annual leave: 15 days.

? TO APPLY:

Submit your CV, contactable references, and a recent head & shoulders photograph ASAP!

? Please Note: If you do not receive feedback within 7 working days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.