Job Description

Closing Date: 2026-01-03
Job Type: Permanent
Job Level: Management
Experience: Between 5 - 7 Years
EE/AA: No
Summary
Director of Food & Beverage - Luxury 5-Star Hotel - Cape Town
Our client, a prestigious luxury 5-Star hotel in the heart of Cape Town, is seeking an accomplished Director of Food & Beverage to lead their high-end F&B division. This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned hospitality professional with a passion for culinary excellence, operational strategy, and world-class guest experiences. If you thrive in luxury environments and excel at leading diverse teams, this role offers exceptional career growth and a highly competitive compensation package.
Description
As the Director of Food & Beverage, you will oversee the complete F&B portfolio, including fine-dining restaurants, bars, banqueting operations, and room service. You will drive guest satisfaction, operational efficiency, and commercial performance while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and service excellence.
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all F&B outlets across restaurants, bars, banqueting, and in-room dining
• Develop and execute innovative strategies to elevate guest satisfaction and profitability
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of chefs, managers, and service professionals
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and hygiene regulations
• Manage F&B budgets, forecasts, and financial controls
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef and cross-departmental teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences
• Uphold service standards aligned with luxury brand expectations

Compensation Package
Monthly CTC of R74 998, which includes:

• Basic Salary: R60 000
• Medical Aid - Discovery Classic Comprehensive (100% company contribution)
• Provident Fund - Momentum Funds@Work (6% employee + 6% employer)
• Company Cellphone Allowance

Additional Benefits:

• Uniform Allowance: Annually
• Performance Bonus: Eligible after 6 months (April-March cycle)

• Potential to earn up to 160% of target bonus (40% of base salary), based on a combination of financial, guest satisfaction, people management, compliance, and individual performance metrics

Minimum Requirements

• Proven track record in a senior Food & Beverage leadership role within luxury hospitality
• Strong financial and operational acumen
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Passion for guest service, innovation, and sustainability
• Ability to drive performance, motivate teams, and maintain premium service delivery
• Relevant qualifications in hospitality, culinary arts, or business management
• Must be a South African citizen or hold valid authorisation to work in South Africa

Benefits
Basic Salary: R60 000 Medical Aid - Discovery Classic Comprehensive (100% company contribution) Provident Fund - Momentum Funds@Work (6% employee + 6% employer) Company Cellphone Allowance

Skills Required