Winterton: Assistant Food & Beverage Manager posted by Beekman Management SErvices

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to join our team at Cayley Lodge & Mountain Resort in Winterton, Central Drakensberg. As a key member of our F&B department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of our resort’s food and beverage operations. You will work closely with the F&B Manager to drive revenue growth, improve profitability, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the F&B Manager with planning, forecasting, and budgeting revenues and costs for the department.
• Staffing and scheduling of employees, allocation of duties to maximize productivity and minimize payroll costs.
• Creating a work environment that fosters high employee morale and provides constant learning and development opportunities.
• Developing systems and procedures to achieve higher cost efficiency and guest satisfaction.
• Assisting with recruitment, performance appraisal, and management of employees in the department.
• Managing and leading employees to ensure maximum productivity.
• Collaborating with outlet chefs on cuisine, menu planning & design for various outlets/banquets.
• Ensuring regular monitoring and feedback to provide prompt, efficient, and accurate service to all guests.
• Organizing food festivals and developing ideas with public relations staff to encourage guest support.
• Compiling and reviewing the monthly profit and loss statement.
• Ensuring operational standards are followed for all equipment and processes.
• Maximizing F&B profitability by implementing cost containment strategies for all outlets.
• Conducting refresher-training programs for employees and guiding new employees in the department.
• Revising manager’s duty list to ensure comprehensive reporting and reconciling.
• Addressing grievances and counseling issues among department associates with other departments and areas.

Requirements

• Proven F&B management experience and a history of experience in the Hospitality industry.
• Proven management skills, including:
• Guest & Staff relations and administration
• Management of revenue streams
• Budgeting and Financial experience
• Excellent understanding of all aspects of Hospitality Operations.
• Computer literacy skills, including Excel & Word.
• Desire and ability to work in a fairly remote location.
• Ability to work under pressure and without supervision.
• Proven communication skills.
• Ability to work normal hospitality hours, including shifts, overtime, working weekends, and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Formal education/certifications (Bachelor’s, LLB, Matric, etc.) NOT required for this position.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: [Salary amount] per annum.
• Other benefits: Single accommodation provided.