Food and Beverages Manager
Sandton lodge
Total years of experience :5 years, 10 Months
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.
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.
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