Food And Beverage Manager

Description

• This position is responsible for providing a support function to the camps to take charge of all food and beverage related matters
• This includes managing kitchen and front of house staff
• It also includes the process of getting the produce to camp, the standard of preparation of the food
• Further, a support functions to the camps with regards to budget controls and customer satisfaction

Duties

• Ensure that consumable and non-consumable goods are ordered, correctly stored and issued to the various departments
• Ensure that regular stock takes are conducted
• Circulate throughout all restaurants and bar areas maintaining a high profile with customers and staff
• To carry out or ensure that regular On-the-Job Training is taking place to agreed standards
• Ensure compliance of Brand Standard
• Ensure that staffing levels are correct and to agreed standards and are not exceeded without prior consultation
• Ensure that company and statutory food hygiene standards are maintained in all areas
• Attend timeously to customer complaints
• Ensure that reports and administration requirements are timeously submitted
• Hold regular performance appraisals, identifying areas for development and training needs
• To ensure the prompt and efficient service of all meals, snacks, functions and beverages to the required standards
• Ensure that profit margins are maintained, agreed costs are not exceeded through effective control systems, including issuing against dockets, sales analysis and menu costing
• Ensure that bars and cloakrooms are clean and stocked with the stipulated requirements

Requisites

• 3 to 5 years of related experience thein a camp environment
• Culinary diploma is a prerequisite
• Good knowledge of food and food presentation standards
• Good Knowledge of Stock levels, Storerooms and control systems to be adhered to as per minimum standards
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Excellent computer literacy skills
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Excellent problem resolution skills along with outstanding communication and active listening skills
• Must be Professional, resourceful, responsible, smart and independent – with a natural instinct to be a wonderful sociable host.
• A record of outstanding staff relations and the skills and experience to constantly motivate staff
• A keen understanding of the ethos of bush life, with a plainly apparent respect and compassion for conservation
• Driver’s license
• Abilities:
• Delegation skills
• Management of people especially a diverse workforce
• Deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact and professionalism
• High level of attention to detail
• High level of ability to solve problems independently
• Well motivated and enthusiastic individual who works well in a team environment
• Responsible/accountable/punctual
• Sober habits

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted