Food and Beverage Manager Based in Zanzibar

Work Location: Zanzibar
Reports To: Operation Manager / General Manager
Terms: Full Time

About the Company
Our client is a conglomerate that has ventured into numerous businesses and industries. Their presence spans over 5 countries in the African Continent.

Role Summary;
The Food and Beverage manager is responsible for general F&B hotel operations from Restaurant, bar, mini coffee shops, room service, private dinner and other aspects of F&B operations. He/ she is responsible for managing F&B stocks, reports and the manning of F&B department.

Responsibilities
•    Designing delicious and attractive menus and continuously making improvements.
•    Forecasting, planning, sourcing, and ordering food supplies for the kitchen, as well as beverages to stock the bar and fridges.
•    Building positive relationships with food and beverage vendors.
•    Adhering to the food and beverage budget.
•    Maintaining positive customer relationships, processing complaints, and responding to customer needs.
•    Assisting with marketing events.
•    Creating and enforcing restaurant policies, targets and standards.
•    Manage all F&B and day-to-day operations within budgeted guidelines and to the highest standards.
•    Preserve excellent levels of internal and external customer service.
•    Lead F&B team by attracting, recruiting, training and appraising talented personnel
•    Provide a two-way communication and nurture an ownership environment with emphasis in motivation and teamwork.
•    Comply with all health and safety regulations.
•    Report on management regarding sales results and productivity.
•    Organize events such as conferences, weddings, etc.

Candidate Requirements
•    Proven food and beverage management experience
•    Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
•    Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
•    Mastery in delegating multiple tasks
•    Communication and leadership skills
•    Up to date with food and beverages trends and best practices
•    Ability to manage personnel and meet financial targets
•    Guest-oriented and service-minded
•    Culinary school diploma or degree in food service management or related field.

How to apply
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