Director Of F&B Lv Job Cape Town area,South Africa,Hospitality / Hotel / Catering

Position: Director Of F&B | Prestigious Hotel | Lv

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a highly experienced Director of Food & Beverage for a prestigious hotel in Cape Town. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all food and beverage operations across the property, driving service excellence, commercial performance and exceptional guest experiences. The successful candidate will bring strong operational leadership, financial acumen and a proven track record within high-end hospitality.

Please note:

this position is only open to South African citizens and South African permanent residents.

Key responsibilities:

Lead and manage all food and beverage operations across the hotel
Develop and implement strategies to maximise revenue, profitability and guest satisfaction
Maintain exceptional standards of service across all F&B outlets and banqueting operations
Oversee departmental budgets, forecasting, cost control and financial reporting
Monitor revenue performance and identify opportunities to improve commercial results
Recruit; train, mentor and develop F&B management and operational teams
Ensure consistent service delivery and adherence to luxury hospitality standards
Oversee menu planning and development in collaboration with culinary teams
Manage special events, functions and banqueting operations
Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, health and safety regulations
Monitor guest feedback and implement operational improvements where required
Work closely with other hotel departments to ensure a seamless overall guest experience
Maintain awareness of current food and beverage trends, service innovations and industry best practices
Drive a strong culture of accountability, teamwork and service excellence

Requirements:

Extensive experience in a senior food and beverage leadership role within a luxury hotel environment
Proven experience managing multiple F&B outlets and large operational teams
Strong financial and commercial acumen
Demonstrated experience managing budgets, costs, revenue and profitability
Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational and strategic planning abilities
Ability to perform effectively within a fast-paced, high-pressure luxury hospitality environment
Strong understanding of food and beverage trends, service techniques and operational best practices
High attention to detail and commitment to exceptional service standards
Experience overseeing banqueting, events and high-volume F&B operations advantageous
Relevant tertiary qualification in Hospitality, Hotel Management or a related field advantageous

Package:

Salary negotiable depending on experience, in the region of R 45 000
Performance bonus of up to 40% of annual salary
Live-out position

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished F&B leader to take on a key executive role within a luxury hospitality operation in Cape Town.