Food and Beverage Manager

at Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa
Location Zanzibar, Tanzania, United Republic of
Date Posted March 23, 2020
Category Hospitality
Management
Job Type Full-time
Currency TZS

Description

    • Description

      Please note: - Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview via Skype. - To start as soon as possible. - Note that this position entail long working hours. - Please do not apply if you are not able to meet the requirements. - This is a single person package. - Experienced Restaurant Managers with background at known brands as background will also welcome to apply. – Please submit complete CV. Place of Work = Position is based in Zanzibar on the North East Coast, Tanzania. Documents that will be required upon successful application: - Valid Passport with at least 1 year before expiry; - Medical Clearance; - Police Clearance Certificate; - Educational certificates and diploma copies (certified). Report to = General Manager. Character = Active, outgoing, spontaneous, excellent guests interaction skills, problem solver, new initiative driven to implement new ideas and not afraid to show face. Package: - Starting salary from US$ 2,500 – US$3,000 depending on experience; - 2 year contract with possibility of renewal depending on performance; - Single furnished bachelor accommodation; - Work & Resident Permits; - 3 x meals a day + soft drinks; - Medical Insurance; - Flight ticket from South Africa to Zanzibar; - Annual leave return flight ticket to SA; More info can be obtained during interview with shortlisted candidates. Scope and General Purpose: To supervise and control all food & beverage outlets at the resort to the required standards, within agreed budgetary limits and parameters of the law, particularly liquor law. Responsible for: All restaurants, room service, conferencing, functions, weddings, stores and back of the house staff. (In some cases the Head Chef will also report to the Food and Beverage Manager). Main Duties: • To ensure the prompt and efficient service of all meals, snacks, functions and beverages to the required standards. • To ensure that profit margins are maintained, agreed costs are not exceeded through effective control systems, including issuing against dockets, sales analysis, menu costings and cash checks. • To ensure that restaurants are clean and well maintained, that table appointments, including flower arrangements are impeccable. • To ensure that waiters are always correctly and smartly dressed, that they offer professional and courteous service to their customers. • To ensure that bars are clean and stocked with the stipulated requirements. • To ensure that barmen are well trained, correctly and smartly dressed and serve their customers in a professional and friendly manner. • To ensure that room service orders are executed promptly and that they comply with the required standards. • To ensure that room service staff are correctly and smartly dressed and serve their customers in a professional and friendly manner. • To act as Duty Manager when required. • To ensure that staffing levels are correct and to agreed standards and are not exceeded without prior consultation. • To ensure that company and statutory hygiene standards are maintained in all areas. • To attend timeously to customer complaints. • To take the necessary steps in the event of theft, burglary or fire. • To ensure that reports and administration requirements are timeously submitted. • To hold regular performance appraisals with all management staff, identifying areas for development and training needs, and ensuring that this training is effected. • To ensure that fair discipline is effected. • To
      ensure that the causes of staff grievances are investigated and the appropriate action taken. • To ensure that fire and evacuation drills are held regularly. • To ensure that regular stock takes are conducted. • To prepare and submit on the required format all information necessary for budgeting purposes, timeously and accurately. • To circulate throughout all restaurants, bars and banqueting departments, maintaining a high profile with customers and staff. • To hold regular staff meetings. • To be fully aware of trends in the industry and make suggestions for improvement of the catering operation. • To attend meetings as required. • To carry out or ensure that regular On-the-Job Training is taking place to agreed standards. • To ensure that the most suitably qualified person is appointed in the event of a vacancy — wherever possible this should be an internal promotion.

    • Number of vacancies: 1

Requirements

  • Minumun level of education: Diploma /Bachelor's/ N6
  • Years of experience: 5
  • Language(s): English
  • Availability for travel: Yes
  • Availability for change of residence: Yes