Food & Beverage Manager

Company Description

Exotic, luxurious and indigenous. Anantara’s unique destinations cater for everything from a relaxing city break to an extravagant once in a lifetime journey. Exciting opportunities bring Anantara’s heart-felt hospitality and sense of discovery to destinations across Africa, Asia, Indian Ocean, Europe and the Middle East.

Job Description

Join our leadership team as the F&B Manager, responsible for curating exceptional dining experiences that reflect the camp's culinary philosophy and luxury standards. In this role, you will:

• Lead and inspire the F&B team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Oversee all aspects of food and beverage service, ensuring consistently high standards of quality and presentation.
• Manage wine selection, pairing, and cellar operations, leveraging your deep knowledge of fine wines.
• Develop and implement innovative F&B concepts and menus that align with guest preferences and seasonal offerings.
• Engage with guests, providing personalized recommendations and enhancing their overall dining experience.
• Monitor and control F&B costs, inventory, and budgets to maximize profitability while maintaining quality.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations in F&B areas.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to create cohesive and memorable dining experiences.
• Coordinate special events, themed dinners, and wine tastings to elevate the guest experience.
• Implement and maintain quality control systems for all F&B outlets.
• Train and mentor staff on wine knowledge, service techniques, and luxury hospitality standards.
• Analyze guest feedback and industry trends to continuously improve F&B offerings and service.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for food, beverage, and equipment supplies.
• Ensure seamless communication between front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
• Adapt operations to meet the unique challenges of a remote luxury setting while maintaining excellence.

A deep knowledge of fine wines, guest engagement, and leadership in a remote luxury setting are key to success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of experience in luxury villa or hotel operations, with a strong background in front desk management and team leadership. Previous experience in a similar managerial position in a luxury resort is highly preferred.
• Degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred
   

Additional Information

•  Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities. Demonstrated ability to inspire and guide a team to consistently deliver exceptional service.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for delivering personalized guest experiences.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and challenges quickly and professionally while maintaining guest satisfaction.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
• Proficient in hotel F&B systems 

CV must include 3 traceable referee with valid email addresses and mobile numbers.