Clanwilliam: Assistant F&B Manager posted by Kendrick Recruitment

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
Clanwilliam, Western Cape | Wilderness Reserve | Salary Negotiable DOE | Live-In

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to join a luxury wilderness reserve in the Western Cape. The successful candidate will support outlet management in day-to-day operations while ensuring an exceptional guest experience and maintaining the highest standards of service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support outlet management in daily operations and guest engagement during peak meal times

• Control and manage operating equipment stores, including purchasing and issuing equipment to outlets

• Plan and execute food and beverage special events, contributing to promotional ideas to drive revenue and PR

• Finalise staff rosters, ensuring sufficient labour in line with business levels while controlling labour costs

• Manage operating costs in accordance with budgetary requirements

• Coordinate training within the department to maintain high service standards

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in Hotel or Food & Beverage Management

• Minimum of 4 years experience in a 4- or 5-star hotel, including at least 2 years managing a food and beverage outlet

• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

• Experience operating Point of Sale systems; Micros advantageous

• Experience with stock management systems; FnBShop advantageous

• Exposure to Opera system advantageous

• Highly presentable with excellent verbal and written English communication skills

• Fluent in hospitality terminology, particularly food and beverage vocabulary

• Knowledge of restaurant financials, stock control, and resolving stock discrepancies

• Experience in service recovery

• Flexible to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts

Advantageous Qualifications and Experience:

• Micros Symphony exposure

• WSET Level 1 (wine and food pairing) and Level 2

• Training and staff development experience

Package:

• Free self-catering shared on-site accommodation

• 50% Discovery Medical Aid or medical consultations

• Provident Fund contribution of 7.5%

• Free laundry and Wi-Fi

• Work cycle: 24 days on, 8 days off