Job Specification
FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER | EAST LONDON
An established beachfront hotel in East London is seeking an experienced and hands-on Food & Beverage Manager to oversee its restaurants, bars, functions, weddings and conference operations.
This is a busy multi-outlet position with responsibility for a team of approximately 40 employees.
Salary: R10,000 – R15,000 per month, including accommodation
Location: East London
Start: October / November 2026
Key responsibilities include:
Managing the day-to-day F&B operation across multiple outlets
Leading and developing approximately 40 F&B employees
Food and beverage controls
Stock taking and investigation of stock variances
Food and beverage costings
Purchasing and inventory management
Monitoring budgets, cost of sales and departmental performance
Conducting daily staff meetings and operational briefings
Staff training and performance management
Maintaining excellent guest service standards
Overseeing functions, weddings, conferences and events
Working closely with the Head Chef and General Manager
Maintaining strong operational standards across restaurants and bars
We are looking for:
Approximately 10 years' hospitality/F&B experience
Minimum 3 years' experience in an F&B management role
Previous Food & Beverage management experience strongly preferred
Proven experience managing multiple outlets
Strong stock control and stock-taking ability
Excellent costing and financial control skills
Purchasing and supplier management experience
Functions, banqueting, wedding and conference experience
Strong customer service skills
Excellent time management and organisation
Proven ability to train, lead and motivate a sizeable team
A hands-on management style
Your strongest skills should be:
Stock Control | Costings | Customer Service Excellence | Time Management
This role would suit an experienced hospitality professional who is equally comfortable managing service on the floor and controlling the numbers behind the operation.
Candidates without meaningful F&B management experience will not be considered.
To apply: Please submit your CV, current salary, salary expectations and notice period.
How to Apply:
Submit your CV via crislin.vanaswegen@taurushospitalityrecruitment.com.