Western Cape: Assistant F&B Manager posted by Craven Cottage CC

Duties:
 
Support the outlet management in the day-to-day operation; being actively present in the operation and dealing with guests during peak mealtimes.
Control and manage the operating equipment store, including the purchasing and issuing of operating equipment to the outlets.
Plan and execute Food and Beverage special events and make contributions to promotional ideas to drive revenue and PR throughout the department.
Finalize the rosters ensuring sufficient labour is available in line with business levels while actively controlling labour costs.
Manage operating costs in accordance with budgetary requirements.
Coordinate the training within the department.
  
Requirements:
 
Diploma in Hotel or Food & Beverage Management
At least 4 years’ experience in a 5* Hotel
At least 2 years as Junior F&B Manager / F&B Duty Manager
Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Outlook, Word and Excel
Experience at operator level of a Point of Sales System (Micros advantageous)
Experience at operator level of a Stock Management System
Opera experience
Highly presentable
Solid English verbal and written communication skills
Fluent with hospitality language and terminology, particularly food and beverage vocabulary
Exposure and understanding of restaurant financials
Experience with stock control, stock count and resolving of stock discrepancies
Experience in Service Recovery
Able to work flexible hours, weekends and holidays