F&B Manager

A prestigious wine estate and boutique hotel in the Stellenbosch Winelands is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to take full ownership of all F&B operations across the property. This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll be responsible for running the day-to-day service across multiple outlets, including restaurants, a tasting room, lounge, and in-room dining. You'll lead and develop the front-of-house team, work closely with the Executive Chef on menu planning, and drive revenue while keeping costs in check.

Key Responsibilities: - Oversee all food and beverage service across the hotel's restaurants, lounge, tasting room, and in-room dining. - Lead, train, and motivate the F&B service team to deliver consistently high standards. - Manage guest relations across all outlets and handle complaints swiftly and professionally. - Prepare annual F&B operating and CAPEX budgets and monitor financial performance against targets. - Control stock, equipment, and consumable inventories. - Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development and F&B concepts. - Plan staffing levels across outlets to match service demands. - Run daily and monthly team briefings to keep communication flowing. - Introduce new ideas and service concepts to keep the offering fresh and competitive. - Report regularly to the General Manager on departmental performance. What We're Looking For: - Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior F&B management role within a hotel or fine dining environment. - Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a service team. - Strong financial skills, including budgeting, costing, and P&L management. - Proficiency in POS systems, Protel, and Microsoft Office. - Excellent guest-facing communication and a genuine service-first mindset. - Ability to work under pressure during peak periods while maintaining composure and attention to detail. - Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required. - Professional presentation appropriate for an upmarket hospitality environment. Salary is market-related and negotiable based on experience. Send your CV to: recruitment@hireprostaff.co.za Use the subject line: F&B MANAGER Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.