Food & Beverage Manager | Luxury 5? Safari Lodge, Hoedspruit

Food & Beverage Manager | Luxury 5? Safari Lodge | Limpopo (Live-In)

An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate and innovative Food & Beverage Manager to join a leading luxury safari hospitality environment.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional who combines culinary appreciation, operational discipline, guest delight and strong leadership capability.

You will lead all food and beverage operations while ensuring guests receive an extraordinary dining experience in a spectacular safari setting.

The Opportunity

This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership across:

• Food experience
• Beverage operations
• Guest delight service
• Stock and financial controls
• Team development

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Excellence

• Collaborate with culinary leadership to develop innovative menus and guest experiences
• Ensure consistency of luxury dining standards
• Manage special dietary requirements and personalised experiences
• Drive food presentation, styling and culinary innovation

Food Cost & Stock Management

• Control food cost performance and budget adherence
• Conduct stocktakes and inventory reconciliation
• Manage purchasing and supplier relationships
• Ensure ordering efficiency and inventory optimisation

Guest Delight & Service Experience

• Oversee all dining experiences and guest touchpoints
• Build meaningful guest relationships
• Elevate service standards and memorable moments
• Introduce innovative hospitality concepts

Beverage Operations

• Lead stock control and beverage management
• Manage procurement, administration and reporting
• Ensure optimal cellar and inventory performance
• Drive revenue opportunities

Team Leadership

• Inspire and develop high-performing teams
• Build a culture of learning and service excellence
• Manage performance, training and succession

Candidate Profile

You are:

• Passionate about food, wine and hospitality
• Commercially astute
• Highly organised
• Creative and guest focused
• Comfortable operating at luxury hospitality standards

Requirements

• Diploma in Hospitality or Lodge Management
• 3–5 years' experience within luxury lodge or 5-star hospitality environments
• Strong Food & Beverage operational experience
• Menu development exposure
• Stock and cost control expertise
• Hospitality training experience
• Purchasing and supplier management capability
• Knowledge of modern food trends
• Driver's licence

Package

? Competitive package based on experience: R 33 000 - R 35 000 negotiable
? Live-in accommodation (2-bedroom house) with meals
? Pension benefits
? Staff accommodation benefits
? 21 Days On / 7 Days Off rotation
? Annual leave

If luxury hospitality, food excellence and unforgettable guest experiences excite you — we would love to hear from you.

To Apply: Attention Butch Mollett Email:  

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