42 Food & Beverage jobs in South Africa on Job Mail

• Proven Food and Beverage management experience within a 4/5-star hotel (2 years+)
• Matric/Grade 12
• Diploma in F&B Management/Hotel Management
• Must have at least 4 years food and beverage service experience of which 2 years should be in a Supervisory/floor coordination role
• Hands on Problem Solving approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Customer service driven with outstanding communication and active listening skills
• Friendly, courteous and service-orientated
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently (2IC to F&B Manager)
• Effective communication with members of staff as well as Guests of the Hotel
• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills

• Must have completed a National Senior Certificate
• A qualification in Agriculture or Food Science is beneficial 
• Experience in a Food Safety system with Good Agricultural Practices would be ideal
• Knowledge and experience in Global GAP, SIZA, BRC etc. would be an added advantage
• Must have exceptional Computer literacy (Office, Excel, Teams etc.)
• Good communication skills, specifically in English and Afrikaans, with the ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders of all levels, will be required

• Assessing and documenting the required policies and procedures to ensure that standards are met on a continuous basis.
• Assisting with internal audits.
• Managing audit schedules and requirements for clients.
• Managing communication between stakeholders.
• Capturing data from clients and laboratories.
• Building, tracking and communicating audit systems and influence decisions/priorities.
• Communicating actionable feedback to the Product/Services teams and stakeholders.
• Supporting ongoing and targeted improvement of compliance and monitoring services.
• Providing administrative assistance.
• Assisting in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports.
• Writing and distributing email, correspondence memos, letters, and forms.
• Ordering office supplies and researching new deals and suppliers.
• Acting as the point of contact for internal and external clients.
• Assisting with the implementation and maintenance of Good Manufacturing Practices for Food Safety, including HACCP, GLOBALGAP and Health and Safety standards.
• Understanding and managing packhouse information and tracking system skills and competencies.

Overview

My Client in West Africa - a Large Deluxe , multi outlet hotel (part of an international Hotel Group) is looking for a professional Food and Beverage Manager (French Speaking) to be responsible for managing all F&B operations and for delivering an excellent guest experience. The successful candidate will be able to forecast, plan and manage all F&B orders, staff and finance. The goal is to maximize sales and revenue through customer satisfaction and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage all F&B and day-to-day operations within budgeted guidelines and to the highest standards
• Preserve excellent levels of internal and external customer service
• Design exceptional menus, purchase goods and continuously make necessary improvements
• Identify customers needs and respond proactively to all of their concerns
• Lead F&B team by attracting, recruiting, training and appraising talented personnel
• Establish targets, KPI’s, schedules, policies and procedures
• Provide a two way communication and nurture an ownership environment with emphasis in motivation and teamwork
• Comply with all health and safety regulations
• Report on management regarding sales results and productivity

Requirements

• Applicants must be bilingual and Speak English and French fluently - essential
• Proven food and beverage management experience
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
• Mastery in delegating multiple tasks
• Communication and leadership skills
• Up to date with food and beverages trends and best practices
• Ability to manage personnel and meet financial targets
• Guest-oriented and service-minded
• Culinary school diploma or degree in food service management or related field

Overview

My Client a Deluxe 5 Star Game Lodge in Limpopo is urgently recruiting for a Sous Chef .

Important : This position is open to South African Citizens only !!

Package:

• Monthly package- negotiable depending on experience and qualifications
• Accommodation – 2 bedroom flat with Kitchen, Lounge area and undercover parking garage
• Pension fund
• Work cycle – 21 days – 7 days off
• Annual leave – 15 days

Qualifications required (all must be valid):

• Grade 12
• Tertiary Culinary Diploma
• 3yrs experience as a Sous Chef at a 5* Game Lodge
• Exceptional eye for detail
• Experience in fine dining & bush meals
• Computer literate
• Excellent knowledge of stock control, ordering, budgeting etc
• Must have strong knowledge of health & safety in the kitchen
• Must be able to lead a team in the absence of the Head Chef
• Work closely with service staff and management
• People's person with strong personality
• Outgoing & flexible
• Neat & presentable
• Familiar with latest trends
• Hospitality and service training experience
• Divers License

Responsibilities:

• Support Head chef in the daily operations of the kitchen
• Keep work area at all times in hygienic conditions according to the rules set by the Head Chef
• Control food stock and food cost within the kitchen
• Assist head chef with monthly stock takes
• Prepare the daily “mise en place” and food production in different sections of the main kitchen or satellites
• Ensure the highest standards and consistent quality in the daily preparation and keep up to date with the new products, recipes and preparation techniques
• IT Skills & Computer literate

• collate and process product orders
• obtain scheduled shipment information from customer service/sales
• prepare paperwork for shipments
• pull correct inventory from storage
• quality check products while picking and packing
• verify orders are accurately filled
• ensure correct packing techniques for outgoing merchandise
• prepare bills of lading and maintain documentation of goods shipped
• print shipment labels and customs documents where necessary
• ensure shipments are properly identified and labeled
• coordinate with delivery drivers to pick up shipments from the warehouse
• check delivery drivers in and out through the day
• provide outbound detail reports and bills of lading
• ensure shipments are properly loaded into delivery and transport vehicles
• track and update the status of outgoing shipments
• liaise with operations and logistics to ensure shipments are completed as scheduled
• notify customer service on any schedule or order changes
• prepare and maintain records of items shipped
• enter daily activity information into electronic platforms, logs or information board
• scan and count inventory accurately
• maintain and update inventory records
• compile regular reports for management
• respond to customer requests and concerns
• maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
• comply with all safety regulations
• adhere to standard operating procedures

The ideal candidate will have an ability to manage the daily operations of the retail store and complete tasks related to inventory tracking, marketing and customer service. They should be a confident salesperson and be able to share their best practices in order to onboard new employees. This candidate should also possess strong leadership skills and be able to assign duties to relevant employees in order to maintain the function of the store.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of business and ensure sales goals are met
• Direct employees in daily operations such as serving customers, inventory taking, reconciling cash and managing in store marketing
• Assign duties to relevant employees
• Conduct hiring and onboarding of new employees
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations
• Track and manage inventory at store

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of retail and retail management experience
• Demonstrated ability to train employees and be an effective salesperson
• Strong customer service, management and communication skills

Stocking shelves

Arranging and maintaining product display.

Pricing products.

Monitoring the store inventory.

• Responsible for processing cash, debit, credit and check transactions using a cash register or other point-of-sale system.
• Balancing the cash register
• Making change
• Recording purchases
• Processing returns and scanning items for sale

• Maintaining and updating information and records
• Receiving, capturing, collating and distributing information.
• Document control.
• Office management and general clerical duties.
• Dealing with queries, complaints and requests for information.
• Assisting in the preparation of weekly and monthly reports.
• Supporting site management with day-to-day site activities.
• Work related to the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR).
• Work related to human resource management (HR) and Industrial Relations (IR) .
• Work related to Payroll & Time and Attendance
• Providing support to the commercial and planning team as required.
• Liaising with clients.
• Ordering office supplies.
• Briefing project teams.
• Must be willing to work shifts.
• Must be able to manage +- 100 employees

• Ensure manufacturing and processing staff wear appropriate sanitary and protective gear to ensure health and safety
• Monitor every aspect of production to ensure compliance with established procedures and standards
• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and replacement of production equipment to ensure smooth work operations
• Develop and promote new food products to boost sales and increase generated returns
• Allot work tasks to company staff according to their specialization and history
• Set production objectives and implement action plans for achieving set targets
• Conduct forecast to identify potential risks and contingencies in a proposed project
• Prepare periodic reports to update upper management on food production activities
• Create workshifts to ensure round-the-clock food production operations
• Maintain accurate inventory of raw materials and processed food products
• Ensure products and raw materials are stored properly at optimum conditions
• Carry out surveys to identify customer requirements and adjust to meet such needs
• Ensure all company regulations and government legislations are adhered to

• monitors the quality of all products being manufactured in the spice plant. emphasis on process control for all products
• new raw material approval and updating raw material specifications
• approval and labeling of raw materials
• final product approval
• sampling for microbiological testing for raws, finished products and water
• maintains an awareness of GMP practices, sanitation program, and operation to help management resolve problems
• coordinates and direct all activities related to products safety, product in processes, and finished product; ensuring all customers receive their COAs and specification.
• follow up with suppliers for outstanding COAs and save them on the system
• filing and maintaining of QMS Documentation
• monitors daily production as well as the on line QC reports and must report all non-conformances immediately to both the QA supervisor and production manager.
• theoretical calculation of SO2 and salt
• ensure all batch sheets are signed off and captured on the system
• conducts regular in process audits to ensure that the production associates adhere to the processes as laid out in the relevant product specification.
• participate in daily hygiene inspections, monthly GMP audits and glass & hard plastic checklist
• participate in verification of plant equipment - scales
• maintains procedures in the plant to keep track of all product placed on hold due to quality, packaging, and rework and makes recommendation for disposition
• to ensure that retention samples are stored and marked appropriately for future reference and are properly managed
• maintaining general housekeeping in the Lab
  
  • keep equipment and work benches clean
  • all equipment & computers to be switched off - end of shift
  • ensure that all books and equipment are packed away
  • lab shall be kept neat and tidy at all times
• keeps abreast of latest manufacturing technologies, systems and quality control practices, Maintains a thorough understating of all products manufactured by the plant as well as the raw materials, packaging materials and operations required in the manufacturing process including quality specifications and standards.

Are you a bubbly, target driven, customer orientated individual who enjoys cold calling and getting a buy-in from customers?

We need a Outbound Agent who will report into the Call Centre Manager at a leading sales and distribution FMCG client towards the East Rand.

Accurate process ordering

Work towards achieving target

Cold calling

Upselling

Rate negotiations

Generation of quotations

Daily call cycle management

Demand on out of stock

Keep abreast of market and industry trends

Know how to overcome objections from clients successfully

Must have:

Matric

Clear criminal record

Clean Credit

At least 3 - 5 years' Telesales experience with Food and Beverage sector

Great proven sales track record

Innovative

Problem solver

Negotiator

Handle pressure successfully

Client orientated

Computer literate

Understands pricing and the function of discounts

Experience of Salesforce and SAP - beneficial

Excellent English communication

Attention to detail

Prepare and set up boardrooms/ meeting rooms

Washing of kitchen utensils twice a day for officials

Our luxury hotel in Knysna is seeking the best Events Coordinator to join their bespoke team. Quality and style is EVERYTHING!!

Assist the Manager in driving sales and the development of the banqueting and events products to assist the Events Team in delivering their operational objectives

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 and related Events Tertiary qualification essential
• Able to communicate fluently in English and Afrikaans (Both verbal and written). Third language will be highly advantageous
• Able to multitask and work as a team
• Impeccable attention to detail and administration skills
• Well groomed and image conscience
• Must have a passion for social media

Tasks:

• Assisting with product development, sales and operational delivery of the Hotel’s Events concept
• Being the first point of call in the absence of the Events Manager
• Assisting with preparation of budgets, business plans and sales targets
• Assisting with research and keeping up to date with all banqueting equipment, methods and techniques
• Assisting in preparing reports and all administration as required
• Assisting with marketing strategies and tactics, product demonstrations, sales techniques and sales control systems
• Knowledge of Events Management standard procedures and practices
• Knowledge of exceptional client service and the ability to perform accordingly
• Ability to meet quality standards and ability to evaluate customer satisfaction
• Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting and selling products or services

To apply for the position, please forward a motivational letter, an updated CV with a picture of yourself to consultant2@careercustodians.com

**Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 14 days – please consider your application unsuccessful**

Company in Midrand South Africa, requires a Key Accounts Manager to develop new business promoting specialised fragrances into the Food and Beverage manufacturing industries.

Minimum requirements for the role:

Previous key account management sales experience having sold fragrances or flavours in the food and beverage manufacturing industries is essential

The successful candidate must have the ability to work independently in a team environment and handle multiple projects.

Must have good communication and problem-solving skills and have the ability to interact in cross-functional environments such as technical development, sales and buyers.

A tertiary qualification is preferred.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Develop and expand the Company’s presence in the territory, concentrating on sales development for the Company’s products, achieving or exceeding agreed sales and margin targets.
• Manage Key Accounts achieving customer expectations.
• Establish strategies and execute on the organisational development of the Company’s brand in the territory for long-term profitable markets.
• Drive and promote new technologies and concepts with agreed target Customers and Accounts.
• Identify and monitor products, services and new concept needs to meet Customer requirements.
• Drive and implement new product development projects into the beverage and food manufacturing industries.
• Present business performance, customer activity, new product sales and market trends to senior management.
• Build strategic relationships with Key Customers.
• Develop and deliver on sales plans and profitable and sustainable growth through both core business and new opportunities.
• Assist with the project management of new products from concept to launch cross-functionally.
• Identify opportunities to drive innovation and grow customer volume and value.
• Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained

We are recruiting for a Canteen Chef for a one year contract.

Planning of menus

Food preparation

Ordering and maintaining inventory

Must have a Hospitality qualification

A minimum of 2 years working experience post qualification.

We are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Supervisor for a one year contract.

Housekeeping

Staff supervision

Inventory management

Hospitality qualification

2 years post qualification experience