Food & Amp; Beverage Supervisor (Port Elizabeth) at Sun International

Description

Job Purpose:

• Responsible to supervise the day-to-day delivery of the food and beverage service and team within a specific outlet/conference centre with the objectives of maintaining standards of service; enhancing the customer experience; and controlling operating equipment and stock in line with Company standards

Requirements

Education:

• Matric / Grade 12
• Food and Beverage Management Certificate or Hospitality Management Certificate or Diploma in Food and Beverage Management or Hospitality Management

Experience:

• 3-4 years in the food and beverage industry including experience in banqueting, in-room dining; and / or restaurant operations

Work conditions and special requirements:

• Ability to work shifts that meet operational requirements
• Physically able to move operating equipment
• Have an open attitude to perform similar functions in alternative outlets due to operational requirements

Skills & Competencies:

• Core behavioral competencies
• Collecting Information
• Team Co-operation
• Verbally Informing
• Supervising
• Dealing with Customers
• Appraising & developing
• Problem-Solving

Technical/Proficiency competencies:

• Food & Beverage Costing
• Food & Beverage Product Knowledge
• Set-up requirements
• Function sheets (if relevant)
• OE use & storage
• Team Planning
• Stock control
• Proficient MS Office skills
• Micros / Opera is preferred

Key Performance Areas:

• Shift Supervision:
• Put in place staff scheduling and duty allocations to ensure maximum coverage
• Handle shift briefings / handovers / shift reports
• Interact and be present on the floor during service to understand and assist clients with requests, special requirements, recommendations, concerns, resolution of complaints, etc.
• Manage staff appearance and floor appearance/ functioning of equipment and systems for the outlet Report and resolve any issues experienced
• Manage the control of stock and operating equipment as per SOP for the outlet Cash-ups at the end of the shift

Food & Beverage Product Offering:

• Monitor service offering / products and pricing within F&B
• Make recommendations of improvements to the product and service offering
• Co-ordinate the implementation of the food and beverage promotional calendar for outlets
• Monitor customer service standards and identify any areas of concern
• Conduct maintenance walkabouts for front of house and back of house areas
• Monitor health, safety, hygiene and environmental elements in the area
• Monitor the use and storage of operating equipment
• Monitor stock control and operating equipment control processes
• Investigate variances / discrepancies and take necessary action to correct

Conferencing Product:

• Liaises with clients
• Attends pre-conference meetings
• Provides client with relevant solutions / options for conferencing – including set-up, themes, décor, lighting, equipment, etc.
• Conduct QA to ensure set-up is in line with client requirements
• Is present at functions to ensure execution is in line with client requirements
• Manages staff appearance and floor appearance/ functioning of equipment and systems
• Control and management of stock and operating equipment as per SOP
• Liaises with Technical to ensure maintenance schedule plan is adhered to and any issues resolved Monitors and reports on functions
• Provide input into the post-mortem on events and makes recommendations for improvements
• Provides ideas and solutions that are innovative and in line with industry trends

People Supervision:

• Supervise staff conditions of employment, e.g. attendance, absenteeism, leave, adherence to policies and procedures
• Identification of employee training needs
• Perform on the job training and coaching to close developmental gaps and build succession for a talent pipeline within the outlet
• Supervise employee relations within the department
• Staff communication and motivation
• Performance contracting, reviews, and development
• Assist in providing resources and removing obstacles to performance Onboarding of new staff members

Financial Control:

• Authorise spend in line with budget
• Conduct accurate 10, 20-day stock takes for the outlet in line with Company process.
• Report on any variances for the outlet

Deliver Customer Experience:

• Monitor service standards and staff: guest interaction on the floor to ensures all guests are treated with courtesy and respect at all times
• Handle and resolve any guest special requests, queries or complaints
• Shift handover ensures that staff can provide customers with relevant service
• Understand, record and implement special requirements for return guests and VIPs