Job Description

Food and Beverage Manager

Location:

Cooktastic Hub, The Palms in Woodstock Cape Town

Job Summary:

Cooktastic Hub, a newly established social enterprise, comprising a chef school a bakery, bistro, and catering service. https://www.cooktastic.co.za

We are recruiting a

skilled and experienced, entrepreneurially minded Food and Beverage Manager,

to oversee the food and beverage operations of our Bistro, B2B bakery and Catering. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the dynamic development of bistro dining experiences, catering services, bakery and the economic aspect of business.

This position includes also unique opportunities to set a USP regarding social and ecological impact.

Responsibilities:

Manage all food and beverage operations across the bistro, catering and bakery service.

1. Lead and mentor a diverse team of Chefs and Front-of-House staff, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

2. Develop and execute innovative menu concepts in collaboration with our head of culinary training and bakery

3. Monitor inventory levels, conduct cost analysis, and implement strategies to optimize profitability.

4. To proactively manage costs based on key performance indicators.

5. To strategically analyse business performance to facilitate accurate and meaningful forecasting, involving the respective team members as appropriate.

6. Stay informed about industry trends, sustainability practices, and emerging food trends to enhance Cooktastic offerings.

7. Plan and execute special events, culinary workshops, and catering services to showcase our culinary offerings together with the team.

8. To promote and market Cooktastic services with the aim to acquire new clients.

9. To ensure that all Cooktastic rules, policies and regulations relating to financial record keeping, money handling and licensing are adhered to, including the timely and accurate reporting of financial information.

10. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, as well as maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation.

11. To feedback the results of the Consumer Act and to make sure, that the relevant changes are implemented

12. To feedback the results of the Consumer Audit and to ensure that the relevant changes are implemented.

13. To make sure that all best practices of the Food and Beverage are implemented,- in collaboration with chefs/bakers, to deliver exceptional culinary experiences and exceed customer expectations.

Qualifications and Desirable Skills

1. Management, Culinary Arts, or a related field.

2. Ideally more than 3 years Bachelor's degree in Hospitality of experience as a Food and Beverage Manager in a multi-faceted culinary environment.

3. Drive to develop and implement a business development strategy to achieve revenue targets and market expansion

Strong leadership, excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal and presentation skills.
5. Knowledge of food safety regulations, menu development, and cost control measures.

6. Proficiency in restaurant management software and Microsoft Office suite.

7. Tech-savvy and ability to use digital platforms.

8. Passion for developing and empowering talents, creativity, and dedication to delivering exceptional food and hospitality experiences.

Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and industry professionals. Self-motivated with a strong entrepreneurial mindset. Analytical thinker with the ability to identify business opportunities and develop strategies.
If you are a dynamic and visionary professional with a passion to further develop a modern culinary concept and to empower people, we invite you to join our team at Cooktastic. You will be responsible for developing the economic aspect of our unique Social Enterprise. Help us inspire and delight our guests through a culinary journey that encompasses education and empowerment, artisanal baking, bistro dining, and catering experiences.

We offer a market related salary and a goal oriented package.

To apply, please submit your resume and a letter of motivation to our director, mbuyi@cooktastic.co.zaby 31st March 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R30000,00 - R35000,00 per month

Work Location: In person