Job Summary
F&B Manager | Cape Town | Boutique Hotel An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, high-caliber F&B MANAGER to lead the pre-opening setup and daily operations of a brand-new boutique hotel situated in Cape Town’s Mouille Point. We are looking for an experienced hospitality leader who thrives in a boutique environment, excels at setting up operational standards from scratch, and brings a passion for world-class oceanfront dining, craft beverage programs, and bespoke guest experiences. Key Responsibilities Pre-Opening Execution: Establish F&B Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), service flows, and inventory controls. Recruit; onboard, and train a high-performing front-of-house team. Coordinate with executive chefs, local suppliers, and vendors for beverage and OS&E procurement. Operational Leadership: Oversee daily operations across all hotel F&B outlets (restaurant, bar/lounge, and room service). Deliver exceptional, personalized service that reflects a luxury boutique ethos. Financial & Cost Management: Drive revenue, manage department budgets, control food/beverage costs, and conduct regular stock audits. Quality & Compliance: Maintain uncompromising standards of food hygiene, health & safety, and local licensing compliance. Candidate Profile Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of F&B management experience in a 4/5-star boutique hotel or high-end dining establishment. New opening or setup experience is highly advantageous. Skills: Strong financial acumen (POS systems, stock management, costing), team leadership, and guest relation skills. Mindset: Flexible, hands-on, detail-orientated, and cool under pre-opening pressure. Qualifications: Diploma/Degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred. Salary package: Market related Start: September for October opening. To apply for F&B Manager | Cape Town | Boutique Hotel, please send your CV WITH UP-TO-DATE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND INSERTED FULL-LENGTH PHOTO. We appreciate all applications. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment, within 10 working days of the application. Recruit for Africa is a recruitment agency based in South Africa specialising exclusively in hospitality, retail, chefs and lodge placements. Our agents are specialists in their fields and will be able to advise you and assist in the recruitment process, from the moment you apply for a job until you start your employment. Do not look any further and contact Recruit for Africa to find you the perfect employee or to secure your dream job! Apply Below Disclaimer Personal information received from applicants will only be processed for the purposes obtained as disclosed in our privacy policy. By applying for this job, you accept that we can process your personal information as specified and you agree to our privacy policy found on Recruit for Africa website. Recruit for Africa (Pty) Ltd has safeguards in place to ensure the confidentiality of this personal information. Recruit for Africa will only send emails from “@Apply Below” domain and will never ask job seekers to pay recruitment, visa or any travel fees into our account.