Kendrick Recruitment are now seeking a strong Assistant Food & Beverage Manager for a top 5* beachfront hotel in Umhlanga, KZN. The successful candidate will be F&B qualified and experienced within the luxury hotel industry. A highly organized individual with a passion for 5* service and exceptional communication skills.Job Summary:To assist the Food and Beverage Manager to lead and organize the Food and Beverage Service Team with the main responsibility overseeing the Restaurant Operation, to set and maintain standards and to strive to always keep improving standards whilst maintaining budget and gross profit.Minimum Requirements:A degree or diploma in Food and Beverage Management2 years Experience as an Assistant Food and Beverage Manager or similar in 4/5 star propertiesExcellent Communication skillsTeam LeaderHighly OrganizedOwn transport advisableKey Responsibilities:Responsible to operate within the policies and procedures as set out in the operating manualTo perform Food and Beverage Duty Manager Shifts when on duty covering all Food and Beverage OperationsMake regular visits to the Food and Beverage areas to evaluate quality of product and be regular contact with guests, check customer’s satisfaction, communicating relevant points to HODsTo train staff as and when necessaryTo competently handle any Industrial relations issues within the food and beverage departmentTo ensure that an efficient system of storage and issuing of stock is maintained and to investigate, remedy and control any shortfalls via relevant ledgers and tight securityTo assist the Food and Beverage HODs, the Financial Controller and the F&B Manager in producing budget figures for the department and ensuring that costs are kept within budgeted levelsRemuneration: R18,000 – R20,000 CTC (Negotiable to the right candidate)Should you feel you are the ideal candidate for this exciting position, please apply with your updated CV, references & a head and shoulders photograph. Good luck!