South Africa: Food & Beverage Manager | Luxury Safari Lodge | Zambia | Lb posted by Kendrick Recruitment

Food & Beverage Manager | Luxury Safari Lodge | Zambia Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Food & Beverage Manager for a luxury safari lodge in Zambia. This role is ideal for a hands-on, organized, and passionate leader who can oversee all aspects of F&B operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities · Oversee daily food and beverage operations across the lodge, including restaurants, bars, in-room dining, and special events · Lead, mentor, and develop all F&B team members to maintain high service standards · Manage stock, inventory, and cost control to ensure profitability · Develop and implement menus and beverage offerings in collaboration with the Executive Chef · Ensure compliance with hygiene, health, and safety regulations · Monitor and improve service quality and guest satisfaction · Conduct staff training, performance evaluations, and scheduling · Assist in budget preparation and monitor financial performance · Collaborate with lodge management to drive operational efficiency and guest experience Requirements · Minimum 5 years’ experience in F&B management within a luxury lodge, safari lodge, or 5-star hospitality environment · Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills · Proven ability in cost control, stock management, and budgeting · Knowledge of fine dining, wine, and beverage trends · Hands-on approach with the ability to work in a remote lodge environment · Formal hospitality qualification advantageous Package · Salary: USD 1800 – USD 2000 · Live-in accommodation · Opportunity to work in a prestigious luxury safari lodge in Zambia To Apply To apply for the Food & Beverage Manager role, please submit your CV, contactable references, and a recent head & shoulders photo Please note: Due to high application volumes, only candidates meeting the requirements will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within 7 working days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.