Food and Beverage Manager Job in Kenya

We are looking for a professional Food and Beverage Manager for a high-end bar and restaurant.

He will be responsible for managing all F&B operations and for delivering an excellent guest experience.

The successful candidate should be able to forecast, plan and manage all F&B orders, staff and finance.

The goal is to maximize sales and revenue through high levels of customer delight and employee engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all F&B and day-to-day operations within budgeted guidelines and to the highest standards
• Forecast budget/revenue and operating/capital expenditure for the restaurants and monitor revenue and expenditure against approved budget
• Report on management regarding sales results and productivity
• Design exceptional menus, purchase goods and continuously make necessary improvements & maintain excellent working relationships with suppliers
• Preserve excellent levels of internal and external customer service
• Identify customers’ needs and respond proactively to all their concerns
• Lead the F&B team by attracting, recruiting, managing, training and monitoring staff
• Establish targets, KPI’s, schedules, policies and procedures
• Provide a two-way communication and nurture an ownership environment with emphasis on motivation and teamwork
• Overseeing the upkeep of the facilities and building, including the refrigeration and ventilation system
• Ensure the lounge operations are compliant with all licensing laws, health and safety codes, labour laws, and other statutory regulations

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in an F&B Management role in a high-end Bar and Restaurant
• Diploma or degree in Food Service Management or Hotel Management
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
• Mastery in delegating multiple tasks
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Up to date with food and beverages trends and best practices
• Ability to manage staff and meet financial targets
• Guest-oriented and service-minded

NOTE: CVS TO BE SENT TO office@cloversmtc.com