Food & Beverage Manager
Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa
Job Description
A luxurious safari lodge in the heart of the Greater Kruger, is seeking a skilled and passionate Food & Beverage Manager to oversee food and beverage operations with a focus on creative cuisine, guest delight, and team development. Ideal for someone passionate about hospitality, detail-driven, and skilled in stock control, menu innovation, and inspiring service excellence.
Candidate requirements:
- Diploma in Hospitality or Lodge Management
- 35 years in a 5-star boutique lodge or Big 5 reserve
- Culinary experience (advantageous)
- Menu development and food styling experience
- Strong food and beverage stock control background
- Hospitality and service training experience
- Solid kitchen hygiene and health knowledge
- Extensive purchasing experience
- Familiarity with current food trends
- Valid Drivers License and own vehicle
- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Energetic, proactive, and detail-oriented
- Creative thinker with a passion for food, wine, and guest delight
- Oversee kitchen operations
- Collaborate on menu development and food philosophy
- Manage food cost per guest and stock control systems
- Staff training, development, and discipline
- Manage leave cycles and ESS system
- Foster morale, hygiene, and appearance standards
- Build a learning culture and recognize performance
- Ensure team alignment with guest-focused service
- Negotiable monthly salary based on experience and qualifications
- Live-in accommodation with meals provided while on duty
- Pension fund contribution
- Work cycle: 21 days on, 7 days off
- Annual leave: 15 days
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1499377
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationHoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned