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Food And Beverage Manager

Bidwood Suite Hotel

Food Services & Catering full time Nairobi Posted 1 month ago

KES 105,000 – KES 150,000

Leadership Skills:

• Strong leadership and management skills to effectively lead and motivate a diverse team of staff. 

• Ability to provide clear direction, set expectations, and foster a positive work environment.

Customer Service Orientation:

•  Focus on delivering excellent customer service and ensuring customer satisfaction, whilst handling customer complaints and

feedback. 

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Financial Management:

• Budgeting and financial management skills to control costs, maximize revenue, and achieve profitability targets.

• Knowledge of pricing strategies, cost control measures, and financial reporting.

•  Ensure stock levels are maintained to an adequate standard to support the needs of the department and venue at all times.

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Menu Development and Planning:

• Skill in menu planning, development and execution to ensure a diverse and appealing selection.

• Understanding of market trends, dietary preferences, and food safety standards (HACCP)

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Vendor Management:

• Ability to negotiate with and manage relationships with suppliers and vendors.

• Knowledge of sourcing quality ingredients and products at competitive prices.

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Regulatory Compliance:

• Understanding of and compliance with health and safety regulations, food handling guidelines and other relevant industry standards.

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Communication skills:

• Ability to articulate ideas, policies and procedures clearly and professionally.

• ensure that all day to day amendments in respect of catering are communicated to the relevant teams.

•  work together with the General Manager and Head of Departments to identify areas of concern through the evaluation process and

provide the appropriate action plans, follow ups if necessary. 

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Adaptability and Problem Solving:

• The capability to adapt to changing situations and solve problems efficiently.

• Quick decision-making skills and the ability to handle unexpected challenges.

•  able to work under pressure effectively.

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Technology Proficiency:

• Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and other relevant technology tools used in F&B

operations.

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Networking and Relationship Building:

•  build and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers.

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Operational Management:

•  Conduct quality and standard checks every staff shift around the restaurant.

•  Have presence in the Restaurant/pool areas to ensure that the catering standards are met and are running in accordance with the

booking schedule and all clients requirements are met and exceeded.

• Ensuring staff are well versed with the current menu and promotional offers, with the staff upselling.

• Be environmentally aware.

  • Prepare staff duty rosters.