South Africa: Assistant F&B Manager posted by Safari Plains

• Effectively assist the Lodge Manager, F&B Manager, Asst RM & RM in the day-to-day operation of Safari Plains, consistent with Company Standards and to achieve optimum financial results and better budget. • Monitor policies and procedures, as agreed with the F&B Manager, Asst RM & Resident Manager of Safari Plains, to ensure operations, financial controls, standards are being met • Monitor reporting structures to ensure that information is readily available, so that F&B Manager can in turn report weekly and daily to the RM. • Assisting with Financial Management as indicated by the F&B Manager, Asst Rm & RM. • Building relationships and motivating all staff to develop a culture unique to Safari Plains that will ensure constant growth in product output. • To stand in for the F&B Manager when he/she is on off days, holiday or has other business commitments and is not on site. • Co – ordinate and monitor all rosters with the F&B Manager  Assisting in the management of the Operations of Safari Plains F&B department & FOH area’s  Implement structures, with consultation with F&B Manager, to ensure efficient management of the F&B/FOH daily.  Build a competent HOD team for Safari Plains by working hand in hand with all HOD’s (Housekeeping, Maintenance, Guiding, Kitchen & Food & Beverage departments) – Please find organogram as to your level of command.  Working as the Manager on Duty, the role is to be the Senior Manager on Duty for the morning and/or evening shift. The MOD must take responsibility and act and handle situations accordingly. • Have a brief meeting with the F&B Manager in regard to all FOH requirements and movements for the day • Assist FOH with orientations for guest check in’s and assist FOH with Check out’s • Check food presentation and service tempo.  Assist F&B Manager in controlling costs and expenses whilst maximizing revenues thus achieving optimum profitability.  Implement controls to manage revenue and costs effectively through policies and procedures set  Assisting F&B Manager in compilation of departmental budgets before presenting to the RM.  Understand and interpret the HOD financial accounts monthly.  Assist in capital expenditure projects.  Assist with weekly reports, ensuring accurate information, required data and photos of setups and special occasions and financials on the report are done as required by XRM are correct and timeously submitted.  Manage & control OE counts and be accountable for OE stock  Stock counts on a weekly basis to the F&B Manager by a Monday morning to report to the RM.  Ensure Bar Control measures are in place and par levels always maintained and ensure the adequate stock is on hand.  Ensure weekly stock orders are done and given to the F&B Manager for ordering.  Ensure weekly staff hours are recorded correctly and given to the F&B Manager by no later than Sunday afternoons. • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially with Good to Advanced Excel Skills • Good working knowledge / understanding of Hospitality PMS system – Opera & symphony would be a bonus. General • Applicants must have at least 1-3 years’ experience in a related field with a solid track record working in a similar role within the Hospitality Industry. • Matric is a minimum requirement, but a further qualification is a bonus. • Valid RSA ID • Accommodation, Food and Provident Fund. .