Director of F&B | Prestigious Cape Town Hotel | LV

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a highly experienced Director of Food & Beverage for a prestigious hotel in Cape Town.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all food and beverage operations across the property, driving service excellence, commercial performance and exceptional guest experiences. The successful candidate will bring strong operational leadership, financial acumen and a proven track record within high-end hospitality.

Please note: this position is only open to South African citizens and South African permanent residents.

Key responsibilities:

Lead and manage all food and beverage operations across the hotel

Develop and implement strategies to maximise revenue, profitability and guest satisfaction

Maintain exceptional standards of service across all F&B outlets and banqueting operations

Oversee departmental budgets, forecasting, cost control and financial reporting

Monitor revenue performance and identify opportunities to improve commercial results

Recruit, train, mentor and develop F&B management and operational teams

Ensure consistent service delivery and adherence to luxury hospitality standards

Oversee menu planning and development in collaboration with culinary teams

Manage special events, functions and banqueting operations

Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, health and safety regulations

Monitor guest feedback and implement operational improvements where required

Work closely with other hotel departments to ensure a seamless overall guest experience

Maintain awareness of current food and beverage trends, service innovations and industry best practices

Drive a strong culture of accountability, teamwork and service excellence

Requirements:

Extensive experience in a senior food and beverage leadership role within a luxury hotel environment

Proven experience managing multiple F&B outlets and large operational teams

Strong financial and commercial acumen

Demonstrated experience managing budgets, costs, revenue and profitability

Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organisational and strategic planning abilities

Ability to perform effectively within a fast-paced, high-pressure luxury hospitality environment

Strong understanding of food and beverage trends, service techniques and operational best practices

High attention to detail and commitment to exceptional service standards

Experience overseeing banqueting, events and high-volume F&B operations advantageous

Relevant tertiary qualification in Hospitality, Hotel Management or a related field advantageous

Package:

Salary negotiable depending on experience, in the region of R 45 000

Performance bonus of up to 40% of annual salary

Live-out position

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished F&B leader to take on a key executive role within a luxury hospitality operation in Cape Town.