Qualifications
As the Food & Beverage Manager, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Ensure that each food and beverage outlet and conference and banqueting event is managed in line with key service standards and specified profit margins as an independent profit centre.
- Ensure that each outlet is managed by a management team (Restaurant Manager / Head Chef) who are totally accountable for the profitability and service standards achieved.
- Coordinate the formulation of the annual operating budget in determining outlet projected revenues and expenses, manning, operating equipment and FF&E requirements in line with the annual business plans, supported by key marketing plans as well as revenue driven initiatives.
- Provide accurate and realistic forecasts and updates on anticipated changes in the business whenever appropriate.
- Ensure that supplier liaison with the Purchasing Officer ensures maximum support with regards to sponsorship, marketing and pricing initiatives.
- Monitor all costs and recommend measures to control them.
- Ensure that the department operational budget is strictly adhered to.
- Ensure that all outlets and banquets are managed efficiently according to the established concept statements.
- Closely monitor productivity levels through productivity schedules in each outlet and take immediate corrective action if necessary.
- Monitor and control vacation planning for the department.
- Monitor, control and minimize overtime for the department.
- Ensure that the minimum operating standards are adhered to in order to achieve the level of service established in the departmental operations manual.
- Maintain and amend where appropriate all SOPs in line with company brand standards and outlet requirements.
- Work with the Outlet Managers, Banquet Service Managers and all respective Chef de Cuisines to take corrective action where necessary.
- Handle all guest complaints, requests and enquiries on food, beverages and services, adhering to established and clearly defined procedures and protocols.
- Take personal responsibility for maintaining and revising the policies and procedures manual associated with the department and inter dependent departments to ensure no ambiguity.
- Establish a rapport with guests. maintaining good customer relationship.
- Coordinate the formulation of the annual marketing plan to establish a list of marketing activities in line with the annual business plan, supported by appropriate advertising and promotion budgets from suppliers.
- Ensure that all Food & Beverage forms and reports are completed and forwarded to the relevant office in a professional and timely manner.
- Conduct monthly departmental meetings and daily operations briefings with Outlet Managers.
- Maintain good working relationships with colleagues and all other departments.
- Have complete understanding of the team member handbook and ensure that team members adhere to the regulations contained within.
- Train and develop Outlet Managers so that they are able to operate independently within their own profit centres.
- Ensure that each Outlet Manager plans and implements effective training programs for their team members with the Training Manager and Departmental Trainers.
- Develop F&B marketing activities and promotions in close cooperation with Outlet Managers, the Executive Chef and the Marketing Communications Manager.
- Conduct annual PDR for direct reports and ensure process is followed through by all Outlet Managers.
- Ensure that all team members report for duty punctually wearing the correct uniform and name badge at all times.
- Have a complete understanding of and adhere to the hotel's policy relating to Fire, Hygiene, Health and Safety.
- Be the key person in driving the hotel's Food Safety Management System (FSMS).
- Ensure that one of the key responsibilities of all direct reports is to focus on the 9 high risk policies as well as to give Health and Safety compliance top priority.
- Ensure that full compliance is maintained in all aspects of Health and Safety within the hotel and any identified shortfalls are addressed with due priority.
- Assist in the building of an efficient team of team members by taking an active interest in their welfare, safety and development.
- Ensure that all team members provide courteous and professional service at all times.
- Assist in the training of team members ensuring that they have the necessary skills to perform their duties with maximum efficiency.
- Ensure that all team members have a complete understanding of and adhere to the hotel's policy relating to Fire, Hygiene, Health and Safety.
- Carry out bi-yearly inventory of operating equipment.
- Adhere to the hotel's security and emergency policies and procedures.
- Ensure that all team members have a complete understanding of and adhere to the hotel's team member rules and regulations.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- The Management reserves the right to make changes to this job description at its sole discretion and without advance notice.
