Food and Beverage Executive 🎉
- Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- viaKaziConnect
5 months ago
Tsh
1,000,000 - 3,000,000/-
Senior Level
Hospitality and Tourism
Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, culinary arts, or a related field
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Food and Beverage Executive to join our team. This role will involve overseeing all aspects of food and beverage operations, ensuring high-quality service, managing staff, and optimizing operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the hospitality industry, a passion for culinary excellence, and exceptional leadership skills.
Duties And Responsibilities
- To lead the service staff during shifts, ensuring a high level of service and guest satisfaction at a professional level.
- To assign tasks and responsibilities to service staff and ensure they are completed effectively.
- Greet and interact with guests, addressing inquiries, concerns, and special requests promptly so as to promote a positive dining experience.
- Assist in recruiting, training, and supervising service staff, including waiters, hostess and bartenders.
- Conduct pre-shift briefings, provide guidance, and facilitate staff development.
- Handle guest billing, payments and cash handling procedures, tracking and managing revenue, expenses, and billing accuracy.
- Taking inventory control and stock management and produce weekly/ monthly reports
- Report any discrepancies or issues promptly.
- Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the menu items and beverage offerings and be able to assist guests in making menu selections.
- Communicate any menu updates or specials to the team and guests.
- Promote and enforce safety standards among staff.
- Ensure staff adherence to service standards and enforce company policies and procedures.
Education Other Skills Required
- Proven experience in food and beverage management, preferably in a hotel, restaurant, or catering environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, culinary arts, or a related field is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of local and international food and beverage trends and practices.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire staff.
- Strong financial acumen, with experience in budget management and cost control.
- Exceptional customer service skills, with a keen focus on enhancing the guest experience.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English;
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet operational needs.
