We are now in search for an Assistant F&B Manager for this fine dining restaurant in a World Class 5 star Luxurious Botique Hotel in Umhlanga. 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 propertiesGood Communication and Team Organizer Key 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 customers 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 levelsThe successful candidate should have an enquiring mind, be methodical, pay attention to detail, be creative, show perseverance and patience, ability to work under pressure, ability to accept routine and mundane tasks, have high energy level, be flexible, have the ability to overcome obstacles and persist with the task at hand, be decisive and adaptable. If you have the knowledge, skills and required experience, this sounds like a challenge you are ready for I would love to hear from you. Please send me your CV with a recent face photograph, details of three contactable references and a letter motivating your application.