Food & Beverage Manager

About the role

A premier hotel in Juba, South Sudan is looking for a motivated, self-driven Food & Beverage Manager to take full responsibility for the daily operations of its F&B department. The manager leads a team of local and expatriate chefs, waiters and supervisors and reports directly to the General Manager. It is a hands-on position for an energetic, detail-oriented leader with strong people management and customer engagement skills.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee restaurant, bar and kitchen operations and ensure efficient service to all guests.
• Lead guest relations, host clients, build relationships and resolve complaints.
• Recruit, train, develop and motivate kitchen, bar and restaurant teams, and foster a high-performing team culture.
• Manage stock, procurement, supplier relationships and POS controls, and report discrepancies to the General Manager.
• Handle administrative and financial duties, including inventory oversight, budgeting, cash flow management and reporting.
• Drive F&B marketing initiatives and menu development, including events, promotions, weekly specials and new menu concepts.

Required profile

• Degree in Food Service Management, Hospitality or a related field from a recognised institution.
• 5+ years in Food & Beverage operations, with at least 3 years in management.
• Strong leadership, team-building and customer service skills, with excellent English communication.
• Knowledge of food trends and best practices, and full technical expertise in food handling, beverage storage and service.
• Ability to work under pressure in remote environments.

Required skills

• Budgeting, cost control, mathematical and analytical tasks, and effective delegation.
• Proficiency in MS Office, POS and restaurant management software.