Food and Beverage ManagerNew!

Description (Public)

Abrish Hotel & Apartments, a 28-suite serviced hotel on Tank Hill Road in Muyenga, is looking for a Food and Beverage Manager to run its rooftop Elegancia restaurant, rooftop bar and in-room dining, driving food quality, service standards and profitability across the property.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Manage all food and beverage operations including the rooftop Elegancia restaurant, the rooftop bar, breakfast service for resident guests and in-room dining.
Set and maintain service standards, presentation and hygiene across the restaurant, bar and kitchen service areas.
Plan menus and pricing with the kitchen team for the multi-cuisine offering, and create seasonal and event menus.
Control food and beverage costs through purchasing, stock control, portion standards, wastage monitoring and monthly stock takes.
Manage supplier relationships, negotiate prices and ensure consistent quality and timely deliveries.
Lead, roster, train and appraise restaurant, bar and stewarding staff, and maintain service cover across shifts.
Drive revenue through upselling, promotions, functions, meetings and events business in the rooftop and conference spaces.
Handle guest feedback and complaints promptly, protecting the hotel's online ratings on Google, TripAdvisor and booking platforms.
Ensure compliance with Ugandan food safety, hygiene, licensing and health and safety requirements.
Prepare daily and monthly reports on sales, covers, costs and profitability for management.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

Diploma or degree in hotel and restaurant management, hospitality, culinary arts or a related field.
At least 3 to 5 years of food and beverage experience in a hotel, serviced apartment or quality restaurant, including supervisory or management responsibility.
Proven experience managing restaurant and bar operations, including cost control and stock management.
Knowledge of food safety and hygiene systems such as HACCP and Ugandan public health requirements.
Experience serving international and multi-cuisine menus to business and long-stay guests is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

Strong leadership and team development skills.
Sound commercial judgement on pricing, costing and revenue growth.
Excellent guest relations and complaint handling.
Good planning and organisational ability across shifts and events.
Proficiency with point of sale, stock and reporting systems.
Clear communication in English, with working knowledge of local languages an advantage.