Assistant Food

Duties: Support the outlet management in the day-to-day operation; being actively present in the operation and dealing with guests during peak mealtimes.Control and manage the operating equipment store, including the purchasing and issuing of operating equipment to the outlets.Plan and execute food and Beverage special events and make contributions to Food and Beverage promotional ideas to drive revenue and PR throughout the department.Finalise the rosters ensuring sufficient labour is available in line with business levels while actively controlling labour costs.Manage operating costs in accordance with budgetary requirements.Coordinate the training within the department. Requirements:  Grade 12Diploma in Hotel or Food & Beverage ManagementAt least 4 yearsâ experience in a 4 / 5* Hotel or Lodge with at least 2+ years managing a food and beverage outlet.Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Outlook, Word and ExcelExperience at operator level of a Point of Sales System â exposure to Micros advantageousExperience at operator level of a Stock Management System â exposure to FnBShop advantageousExposure to Opera advantageousHighly presentableSolid English verbal and written communication skillsFluent with hospitality language and terminology, particularly food and beverage vocabularyExposure and understanding of restaurant financialsExperience with stock control, stock count and resolving of stock discrepanciesExperience in Service RecoveryAble to work flexible hours, weekends and holidaysExposure to Micros SymphonyWSET Level 1 / 2 (Wine and Food pairing training)Training experience