George: Beverage Manager posted by Fancourt

Fancourt, an iconic golfing and lifestyle destination in George (Southern Cape), is seeking to appoint a Beverage Manager to build a beverage brand that is truly exceptional.
As a proudly South African company, we are dedicated to creating moments of customer joy and delight. We consistently design and deliver distinctive hospitality experiences in everything we do.
This is not a traditional operations role – it is a unique opportunity to shape a world-class beverage identity across five distinct restaurants, banqueting operations, and high-profile events. You will play a key role in influencing revenue, enhancing guest experience, and elevating brand positioning.
You will have the autonomy to curate exceptional wine programs, develop strategic supplier partnerships, and create signature beverage experiences that position the resort among South Africa’s leading luxury destinations.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: You will be responsible for the overall beverage experience across the property, with key deliverables including:

• Developing premium, diverse, and profitable beverage and wine menus for outlets, bars, and events;
• Curating beverage offerings aligned with restaurant concepts, guest profiles, LQA standards, and estate positioning;
• Planning and executing beverage-led events such as wine dinners, pop-up bars, golf events, and supplier activations;
• Implementing initiatives that enhance guest experience, drive upselling, and uphold five-star/LQA standards;
• Collaborating with Marketing, Banqueting, Chefs, and F&B teams on promotions and experiential offerings;
• Managing relationships with wine estates, distributors, and suppliers to ensure product availability and training support;
• Negotiating pricing, rebates, sponsorships, activations, and favourable supplier agreements;
• Monitoring beverage cost of sales, margins, menu pricing, and recipe costing to achieve profitability targets;
• Implementing effective stock control systems to minimise wastage, theft, overstocking, and variances;
• Preparing and managing budgets, forecasts, supplier spend, price adjustments, and event beverage costing;
• Analysing POS, stock, and sales data to identify trends, optimise performance, and take corrective action;
• Reporting on key metrics including beverage cost %, gross profit, margins, revenue performance, stock variances, and event profitability;
• Training and developing staff in wine knowledge, beverage service, LQA standards, cocktail preparation, upselling, and responsible alcohol service;
• Leading tastings, supplier training sessions, and educational workshops, including wine pairings and premium product knowledge;
• Fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, cost awareness, and guest-centric service across all beverage teams.

Please note that these are key focus areas and not an exhaustive list of responsibilities.
 
KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: This position requires:

• a minimum of Grade 12, a Hospitality Management Diploma, and WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) Level 2 certification or higher, along with relevant beverage, wine, or bar service training;
• Sound knowledge of liquor licensing requirements and responsible alcohol service practices;
• 3–5 years’ experience in beverage, wine, bar operations, stock control, cost management, banqueting, or event execution within a 5-star hotel or resort environment;
• Proficiency in MS Office, along with hands-on experience using point-of-sale and stock control systems;
• A valid driver’s licence.

KEY COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURS:
The role requires someone who is competent in communicating with internal and external stakeholders at all organisational levels (in writing or verbal), establishing and maintaining constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, making decisions and solving problems, and organising, planning, and prioritising work. The ideal candidate will also be diligent, act with integrity, can practice self-control and has a high stress tolerance, is a team player, and can be appropriately assertive.
 
If you believe you have the required experience and qualifications, we invite you to apply online.
 
Application Process:
Closing date:               
20 May 2026
How to apply:                  
You can apply online at .za
 
PLEASE NOTE:
The Company’s Employment Equity Plan will be taken into consideration with all appointments. Should you not be contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.