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Food & Beverage Manager Vacancy

Job summary
Oversee food service operations and the overall guest experience while maintaining compliance with company practice, cost projections and mission statements.

The F & B manager is also expected to develop, innovate and deliver a product mix which is quality driven whilst maintaining aggressive financial returns. This will be driven by ensuring that all
working methods are reviewed and best practice is achieved so we in turn can grow our business whilst delivering excellent guest service.

Duties and Responsibilities
Work, and develop relationships, with external suppliers to ensure the very best reputation within the industry, and receives the service required to ensure that the operational Food and Beverage team can deliver the highest quality product, and the highest financial return
•    Work closely with the Manager to ensure correct stock levels are available from central distribution area,

to assist the operational Food and Beverage team
•    Ensure strict compliance with all relevant Hygiene and Safety legislation and requirements
•    Ensure that the industry standard with regard to safety and hygiene
•    Champion a training culture within the Food and Beverage team to ensure succession planning, and a culture that exceeds the very best the industry has to offer
•    The job holder will be responsible for maintaining and helping enforce the agreed brand standards for each unit by conducting and managing monthly audits
•    The F & B Manager will also be the department representative for Special They will also liaise with the Sales and Marketing team and Food and Beverage Director to collate and respond to all customer correspondence, ensuring this is communicated to the entire Food and Beverage team, where appropriate
•    Ensure spend per head is increased year on year, without jeopardising guest satisfaction and quality
•    Maintain the F&B Management invoices and journals, manage and monitor expenditure associated with catering equipment repair, manage the asset register and assist in budget setting each year for the department
•    Manage the incentive scheme, allocating and verifying spending and assisting in report analysis on stock and sales, highlighting and acting on any anomalies
•    Create and be required to operate within efficient labour budgets for each season, tracking labour spending and providing input regarding capital projects and initiatives
•    Take full responsibility for managing and meeting all committed budgets related to the Staff Restaurant
•    Act as a purchasing officer and budget controller for the restaurant, creating a professional relationship with all suppliers; This will include ordering of equipment within financial constraints, invoice querying and establishing a positive relationship with the park Finance Department
•    Assist in the planning and implementation of new ideas and menu specifications each season, working closely with Central Support to ensure they fit with guidelines and are to the high quality our guests expect
•    Consistently review products delivered to ensure KPIs are met and take up any shortcomings with suppliers
•    Take line ownership of the Corporate Event menus, signing them off seasonally, in conjunction with the Corporate Events Manager
•    Provide constant leadership, counseling, advice and feedback to their peers
•    Provide an environment of openness and trust, with constant feedback and performance coaching

Education and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management, culinary arts, or related field.

Required Skills
•    Demonstrated ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the club.
•    Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local government agency.
•    Problem solving, reasoning, motivating
•    Organizational and training abilities.
•    Good Communication and writing skills

Experience
•    5 years related experience, including management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
•    IT skills.

Qualified Candidates can apply through our email address info@humancapital.co.ke

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