Desmond Njanike, Food and Beverages Manager

Desmond Njanike

Food and Beverages Manager

Sandton lodge

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Tourism and Hospitality management
Experience
5 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :5 years, 10 Months

Food and Beverages Manager at Sandton lodge
  • South Africa
  • January 2011 to October 2012

Sandton lodge
South Africa
Job role: Food and Beverages Manager
Period of employment: January 2011 to current
Roles and responsibilities:
• Organize, direct and evaluate food and beverage service
• Recruitment and training of staff
• Shift scheduling
• Performance management; monitor staff performance and provide feedback
• Purchase and control of inventory
• Monitor revenues and expenses
• Ensure practice of health and safety regulations
• Negotiate supplier arrangements for food and beverage products
• Negotiate with clients for use of facilities for catering, parties, banquets, etc.

Food and Beverages Manager at AFRICAN SUN LIMITED
  • Zimbabwe
  • January 2010 to December 2010

AFRICAN SUN LIMITED (HWANGE SAFARI LODGE)
Harare, Zimbabwe

Job role: Food and Beverages Manager
Period of employment: January 2010 - December 2010

Roles and responsibilities:
• Organize, direct and evaluate food and beverage service
• Recruitment and training of staff
• Shift scheduling
• Performance management; monitor staff performance and provide feedback
• Purchase and control of inventory
• Monitor revenues and expenses
• Ensure practice of health and safety regulations
• Negotiate supplier arrangements for food and beverage products
• Negotiate with clients for use of facilities for catering, parties, banquets, etc.

Assistant Food and Beverages Manger at African Sun Ltd
  • Zimbabwe
  • January 2007 to December 2009

African Sun Ltd (Caribbea Bay Hotel)
Kariba Zimbabwe

Job role: Assistant Food and Beverages Manger
Period of employment: January 2007 - December 2009

• Responsible for all areas of the food & beverage operations
• Ensure all customers are provided with outstanding service
• Ensure kitchen, restaurant, and bar operations are opened and closed according to policy
• Responsible for ordering supplies, and inventory control and establishing relationship with suppliers ensuring the business receives competitive terms
• Responsible for food hygiene, health and safety issues
• Responsible to assist in menu planning, development and meal specials
• Ensure all kitchens and eating areas are organized and maintain a high level of cleanliness
• Provides leadership and guidance to all team members
• Ensure proper cash management controls are followed by all food & beverage staff members, as per policy
• Responsible for food quality, and presentation
• Ensure the food & beverage operations are properly staffed with trained competent individuals
• Maintain all liquor regulations as set out.
• Adhere to all government guidelines for proper and safe food and beverage service
• Ensure waste is minimized and properly recorded
• Participate on committees to assist with event details, and other special requirements
• Responsible for report generation on a per needs, monthly and fiscal basis
• Other duties as assigned by the Food & Beverage Manager

Education

Bachelor's degree, Tourism and Hospitality management
  • at University of Zimbabwe
  • August 2007

Specialties & Skills

Hotel Management
Travel Management
Budgeting
Recruitment
Administration
ARRANGEMENTS
CASH MANAGEMENT
CLIENTS
FORECASTING
INVENTORY
INVENTORY CONTROL
OPERATIONS
ORDERING

Languages

English
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Hotel operations management (Training)
Training Institute:
African Sun limited (in-house)
Date Attended:
March 2008