Job Summary
Now Hiring Food & Beverage Manager | Luxury Safari Lodge | Sabi Sands, Mpumalanga About the Opportunity Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and passionate Food & Beverage Manager for a luxury safari lodge situated within the world-renowned Sabi Sands region. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a dynamic hospitality professional who thrives in a luxury environment and has a passion for exceptional dining experiences, team development, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading all food and beverage operations, implementing systems and procedures, developing staff, and ensuring guests receive a truly memorable five-star dining experience. Key Requirements • Previous experience as an F&B Manager, Executive Chef or similar leadership role within a luxury lodge, boutique hotel or fine dining environment • Strong leadership and team development experience • Proven ability to implement systems and operational structures • Excellent understanding of procurement, stock control and cost management • Experience with menu planning, food presentation and beverage operations • Strong organisational and administrative skills • Ability to work effectively in a remote lodge environment • Preferred: Diploma or Degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts or F&B Management Key Responsibilities • Oversee all dining, bar and beverage operations throughout the lodge • Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation and service standards are consistently maintained • Build and maintain strong relationships with quality suppliers, managing purchasing, ordering and stock control • Develop and implement structured food and beverage systems, workflows and Standard Operating Procedures • Lead, mentor and motivate kitchen, service and bar teams, implementing training programmes • Ensure warm, professional and personalised service is delivered at all times, managing guest feedback effectively Package • Salary: R10,000 – R30,000, depending on experience • Live-In position, meals included Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within seven working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.