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Hoedspruit: F&B Manager posted by Kendrick Recruitment

Hoedspruit: F&B Manager posted by Kendrick Recruitment

Posted on 2025-08-30 00:00:00

Employer Kendrick Recruitment
Category Development
Location Limpopo  / Hoedspruit

Job Summary

Food and Beverage Manager | Luxury Safari Camp | Hoedspruit

Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and passionate Food and Beverage Manager for a luxury safari camp in Hoedspruit. This exciting role requires a dynamic hospitality professional with strong leadership abilities, excellent culinary and beverage management knowledge, and a genuine passion for delivering world-class guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Kitchen & Cuisine

  • Oversee the preparation and consistent delivery of Pan-African cuisine to the highest standards

  • Collaborate with the Lodge Manager and Head Chef to develop new menus in line with the camps food philosophy

  • Ensure all recipes, preparation lists, and food styling guidelines are followed

  • Manage portion control, food usage, and leftover food processes

  • Supervise staff meals, training, and ongoing kitchen standards

  • Maintain creativity and introduce innovative culinary ideas in line with current trends

Food Stock Control

  • Maintain monthly food cost per guest within budget allocations

  • Conduct monthly stock takes and manage seasonal price adjustments

  • Ensure accurate ordering, storage, and rotation of food supplies

  • Source and negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best quality at the best price

Guest Experience

  • Oversee the smooth running of dining services, including tea, breakfast, lunch, high tea, dinner, and special bush events

  • Build strong guest relationships through interaction and personalised service

  • Tailor experiences to accommodate dietary needs and special requests

  • Instil a culture of guest care and exceptional service across the team

Beverage Management

  • Oversee stock control systems for beverages with the Guest Delight Manager

  • Manage daily stock issues, reconciliations, and administration of invoices and GRVs

  • Ensure adequate beverage stock levels, storeroom organisation, and cellar management

  • Monitor sales, charges, and usage to meet or exceed sales targets

Team Leadership

  • Inspire, train, and lead the Food & Beverage team to deliver consistently high standards

  • Recognise positive guest feedback and address challenges constructively

  • Manage staff performance, training schedules, and leave cycles

  • Develop a learning culture and motivate the team to go the extra mile

Other Duties

  • Assist at Front of House during guest arrivals, departures, and lodge inspections

  • Foster strong relationships with local communities, suppliers, and stakeholders

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Candidate Profile & Skills:

  • Energetic, proactive individual with a strong focus on guest delight

  • Creative thinker with the ability to introduce new ideas and concepts

  • Excellent leadership, mentoring, and people management skills

  • Strong financial, stock control, and IT skills

  • Highly organised with attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure

  • Strong interpersonal skills with a positive, enthusiastic personality

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Diploma in Hospitality or Lodge Management (advantageous)

  • 35 years Food & Beverage management experience in a 5-star lodge or boutique operation

  • Culinary background or professional kitchen experience an advantage

  • Proven experience in menu development, purchasing, stock control, and service training

  • In-depth knowledge of food hygiene, safety, and hospitality operations

  • Valid Code 8 Drivers Licence

Package Offered:

  • Salary: R30,000 R33,000 per month (negotiable, dependent on experience)

  • Live-in position with accommodation provided

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and creative hospitality professional to join a leading safari camp, where food, beverage, and guest experience are at the heart of operations.

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