Ref: KF2003ENWorking hours & leave: Monday to Friday from 06:30 to 18:30 and later for occasional evening functions.This position requires someone that is able to work long hours.Annual leave mid-December – mid-JanuaryEmployer Overview:This corporate establishment is situated in the heart of Sandton and only a 5 minute walk from the Sandton Gautrain station. This energetic hospitality team ensures a superior quality of service in a high passed a’la Carte restaurant, as well as various boardrooms and the on-site Deli during the course of the day. The ideal candidate must be a team operator that can motivate and lead a team by example, dedicated to service excellence and driven to grow within a company that offers various opportunities. Why should you apply for this position?Join this up-market corporate environment and become part of a young, energized and passionate team, that continually strive for service excellence and consistency in qualityThis position will give you the opportunity to gain extensive experience in the corporate service environment and large scale numbers in a fast passed environmentWhat are the key responsibilities of the position?Organize, motivate and train the service team Implement and maintain procedures and controls that will ensure optimum productivityMaintain constant superior quality and service excellence in a pressurized environmentAll round restaurant administration:Strong stock control systems to maintain minimal wastage and lostEnsure effective management of stock and staff of various food and beverage outlets within the establishmentsCompile monthly reports and feedback for management reviewGeneral food and beverage accounting knowledgeConstant communication with all departments and managementBasic HR duties within the food and beverage department, like rostering staff, maintaining discipline and team work Oversee all client service interactions according to the company standard to ensure timely service deliveryOversee the set-up of all the F&B outlets and constant maintenance of all equipmentWhich qualifications will secure this position?Recognized Professional Hospitality Management or Food and Beverage qualification and will be an advantageGrade 12Drivers licenseComputer literate – MS Office and Point of SalesWhat experience is required?Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Operations and/or Food and Beverage section of a fine dining restaurant and/or upmarket Bistro or Boutique HotelExperience within a corporate environment would be an advantageHands-on a la carte restaurant experience would be an advantage General management experience will be an advantageExperience in a fast paced and pressurized restaurant environmentWhat skills / behaviours are required?Restaurant fit individual that can work under pressure and handle stress wellAn eye for detail and a passion for high quality serviceStrong interpersonal skills; can build and maintain relationships with clients and managementOrganized and precise within a high pressured environmentInitiative: always makes decisions in favour of the company’s performancA team player that will go the extra mile to ensure the success of the teamAssertive and clear leadership abilitiesEnthusiastic, energetic, creative and passionateDoes everything possible to meet goals, while maintaining high quality standards of output within deadlinesWell presented and spokenPosition Reports to: General Operations ManagerPlease ensure that you provide the following information with your application:Photograph – Head and shoulders picture, in low resolution format for our databaseStart and End dates for all previous employmentWritten references that you have availableCurrent contact telephone numbers and email addresses for all previous employers, for referencing purposes.Due to high volumes of CV’s received, should you not hear from us within seven working days of sending your application, please consider your application for this particular position unsuccessful. You are welcome to apply for any other positions that we may advertise in future.Please note that we are not able to accept any application if valid works permit is not held.