Food & Beverage Manager

Our client, a luxury estate just outside Stellenbosch, seeking a Food and Beverage Manager to join their team. Known for its iconic architecture and towering oak trees, the property blends centuries of heritage with a contemporary, laid-back elegance.
  
Their dedication to community upliftment is evident through a range of social and environmental projects that support local people and preserve the natural landscape.
  
Set against a backdrop of breathtaking scenery and thoughtfully curated South African art, this is an opportunity to work in an environment that embodies serenity, purpose, and timeless beauty.

Job Description:
  
In this role you will provide strong leadership across all food and beverage outlets, driving high standards of service, commercial performance and team engagement while ensuring efficient, well-controlled operations.

• Lead and motivate the food and beverage team to deliver consistently high service standards
• Take full accountability for restaurant, bar and in-room dining operations
• Manage day-to-day activities to ensure efficient, well-organized service delivery
• Develop and deliver creative dining and event offerings, maximizing stock usage and profitability
• Oversee beverage stock processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with controls
• Plan, manage and review operating and capital budgets, maintaining strong financial governance
• Drive revenue growth while controlling costs in line with agreed financial targets
• Monitor cash handling, inventory, credit processes and debtor management, taking corrective action when needed
• Implement fair and consistent performance management, fostering accountability and professionalism
• Support recruitment, training and staff development in partnership with HR to build high-performing teams 

Experience Required:  

• Extensive leadership background in Food and Beverage operations, including several years at management level
• Formal hospitality qualification preferred, with additional beverage or wine training a plus
• Confident, hands-on leader with strong communication and people management skills
• Proven ability to perform in high-volume, fast-moving environments
• Flexible and adaptable, comfortable working varied shifts including weekends and holidays
• Creative mindset with a focus on motivating teams and elevating the guest experience
• Sound knowledge of wines with a genuine interest in beverage trends
• Experience in restaurant administration, budgeting and cost control
• Professional, energetic and positive attitude with a strong service focus

Benefits and Perks: 

• Competitive Salary
• ⁠Supportive work environment
• Provident Fund
• Medical aid  

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