Food and Beverage Supervisor

Bright Placements

About this role

The Food & Beverage Supervisor supports the Food & Beverage Manager in delivering an exceptional dining experience that reflects five-star service standards. The role is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of F&B operations, ensuring service excellence, staff performance, hygiene compliance, and seamless coordination between kitchen and service teams in a luxury safari lodge environment. Guest Experience & Service Excellence

Deliver personalised, five-star dining experiences across all meal periods.

Engage with guests to ensure satisfaction and manage special dietary requirements.

Handle guest feedback and resolve service issues professionally and discreetly.

Maintain a visible presence during service to ensure standards are consistently met.

Operational Supervision

Supervise daily F&B service operations including:

Restaurant, bar, boma, bush dinners, in-room dining, and safari meals.

Ensure service setups, timings, and transitions are executed flawlessly.

Coordinate closely with the Kitchen, Front Office, and Safari teams.

Conduct pre-service briefings and post-service debriefs.

Staff Supervision & Training

Supervise waiters, bartenders, hosts, and service assistants on shift.

Ensure staff grooming, uniform standards, and professional conduct.

Assist with onboarding, training, and ongoing coaching of F&B staff.

Support performance management and address minor disciplinary issues in line with company policy.

Foster a positive, respectful, and service-driven team culture.

Stock Control & Cost Awareness

Assist with stock control, requisitions, and stock rotation.

Monitor breakages, wastage, and portion control.

Ensure correct handling and storage of food, beverages, and equipment.