Jobs at Sun International

Requirements
Applicants should meet the following minimum requirements:

Degrees applicable for application:

• BSC in Ecology
• BSC in Environmental Management
• Btech degree in safety Management
• National Diploma in safety Management
• Must hold the qualifications mentioned.
• Ability to communicate in written and spoken English.
• Valid South African ID.
• You will be expected to work in a smoking environment.

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Description

Job Purpose

• Responsible for the effective day-to-day shift management of Food & Beverage operations (including restaurants, beverage operations and/or food and beverage service in the casino operations), with specific regard to achieving profitability for specific outlets; maintaining products and standards of operation; maximising customer satisfaction; delivery of the F&B business objectives, and developing a cross-functional talent pipeline within food & beverage

Key Performance Areas

Duties and responsibilities include

Delivered F&B Plan implementation: 

• Understand the Unit F&B strategy and align the development of objectives for the various outlets
• Provide input into the development of strategic objectives for the Unit’s F&B deliverables
• Manage the communication and achievement of F&B deliverables and milestones
• Conduct F&B product analyses and benchmark with leading F&B trends
• Conduct risk analyses i.t.o impact on short term profit margins vs. long term sustainability
• Communicate with all relevant Stakeholders internally at unit level
• Manage and allocate people and operational resources 
• Facilitate marketing plans relative to food and beverage promotions in the outlets align implementation with EE, SD and procurement transformation processes so as to contribute towards BBBEE targets being achieved for the property 

Shift Management:

• 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

Product Enhancement:

• Collaborate with the F&B Manager to complete a competitor analysis of food and beverage in property catchment areas including pricing comparisons
• Conduct product performance analyses / reviews and make recommendations to address opportunities and gaps
• Provide product rationalization on a regular basis or as required
• Motivate new product enhancements
• Compile action plans for the implementation of approved projects
• Measure ROI and performance on a regular basis

Standards & Governance:

• Monitor F&B standards and processes
• Align practices with new legislative compliance around health, hygiene, safety and the environment
• Implement sufficient control measures (including systems and processes) & checks within each outlet to mitigate any financial risk to the business.
• All staff in F&B to adhere the policy and procedures.
• Conduct weekly walkabouts of all F&B front of house and back of house areas to monitor compliance
• Encourage a waste management culture and ensure all staff are trained.
• Work with internal stakeholders (maintenance, finance, HR, and security) to identify risk areas and address these

People Management and Development:

• Lead and motivate F&B employees and promote positive working relationships, direction and support 
• Lead and facilitate departmental communication ensuring employee and management interaction
• Measure and monitor employee engagement
• Identify and monitor training, coaching and development requirements in line with strategic plans, e.g. skills shortages, succession plans, talent management
• Develop staff competence levels to meet operational requirements (right fit for the job)
• Participate in the sourcing and selection of talent as per EE plan to build the future food and beverage talent pipeline
• Performance Manage and coach outlet managers to ensure KPA’s are achieved
• Manage employee relations within the F&B function (monthly meetings with Union - formalised, minuted, issues addressed).

Budget Management:

• Participate in the preparation of budget forecasts & controls
• Consolidate Capex requirements for specific outlets
• Guide and consolidate the completion of Cost of Sales reports including
• Theoretical COS per outlet for food & beverage respectively.
• Recipes – Recipe links needs to be in place to ensure accuracy and legitimacy of theoretical as well as put us in a position for the theoretical to be system generated. 
• Food recipe – All menu item food recipes to be reviewed and signed off and where needed recaptured into the system MC or IFS to ensure accurate food theoretical.
• Procurement – All supplier prices and supplier price quotes to be reviewed and monitored on a monthly basis going forward to ensure we monitor and track price movements to minimize input cost fluctuations.
• Cost control – oversee the conducting of accurate stock takes in line with Company process. Use stock takes variance reports to manage underperforming outlets in relation to COS

Customer Relationship Management:

• Provide input into the development of a CVP in line with the unit strategy and guest feedback
• Deal with any escalations / complaints
• Frequent Interaction with guests (especially VIP’s)
• Support VIP services in various initiatives i.e. functions, events
• Communicates customer standards to department for implementation
• Monitors customer standards and addresses gaps
• Be present and provide management support in F&B outlets and operation

Stakeholder relationship management:

• Maintains regular communication with all relevant stakeholders with regards progress, issues, changes, etc.
• Provides feedback on operations to F&B Management / General Manager on initiatives, performance, concerns, etc.
• Manages non-conformance issues
• Staff are informed of relevant information to contribute to operational effectiveness
• Department’s objectives, standards and operating procedures are communicated to internal and external service providers as per SLA

Reports:

• Consolidate monthly financial results and trends for specific outlets in preparation of the financial report including:
• Salary forecast vs actuals – salary monthly forecast to be based on rosters. Track and monitor salary cost in relation to revenue achieved daily and make adjustments throughout the month to bring salary cost in line as a percentage of revenue. Absenteeism – actively manage and report on absenteeism in line with company policy, rules, and regulations
• Productivity – Covers per hour/drinks per hour needs to be monitored daily to ensure staff are operating at the required level to achieve and exceed budgeted revenues with remedial action taken when not tracking on target.
• Sales targets – report on variation to set sales targets in line with staff productivities and revenues. Report on remedial action taken when targets not met.

Requirements

Education

• 3-year Hotel School Diploma or equivalent National Qualification at a Diploma level 

Experience

• 5-6 years in the Food and Beverage industry of which at least 2 years' experience in a Supervisory role within the Food and Beverage environment
• Food and Beverage experience in a Casino environment would be an advantage

Skills and Knowledge

Technical competencies

• Food & Beverage Costing
• Food & Beverage Product Knowledge
• Speciality Beverage Knowledge – Wine, Barrister
• Team Planning
• Operational Management
• Product Development
• Stock Control
• Intermediate Computer Skills
• Micros / Opera is preferred
• Core behavioural competencies
• Problem solving
• Implementing and co-ordinating resources
• Assessing and evaluating information
• Planning
• Decision-making skills
• Developing relationships
• Analytical thinking
• Results orientation

Work conditions and special requirements

• Ability to work shifts that meet operational requirements
• Mobility and ability to move around as per job requirements (including with the use of aids)
• Physically be able to move operating equipment
• Have an open attitude to perform similar functions in alternative outlets due to operational requirements

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Description

Main Purpose of the Job

• Responsible for the food preparation and presentation of exceptional culinary products for the restaurant / banqueting / hotel operations according to Sun International’s operational excellence standards, procedural compliance and customer experience expectations.

Work Condition & Special Requirements

Job Complexity

Know How

• Knowledge required involves the practical application of work procedures and processes
• Planning is generally on a short-term basis (for the week) and within regular activity cycles.
• Communicates, co-ordinates and interacts with others in the value chain to ensure F&B customers receive exceptional experiences
• Manages one's time and resources to ensure that objectives are achieved effectively and on time.

Problem Solving

• Interprets customer requirements in terms of services available and the applicable constraints
• Takes initiative in making decisions which are made within well-defined, somewhat diversified procedures and limits of authority;
• Considers all the facts, options and possible outcomes prior to making decisions;
• Works independently, and is orientated towards solving customer queries.

Accountability

• Takes ownership of special requests and requirements.
• Follows laid-down policies and procedures at all times, operating in line with rules, regulations, system parameters and internal controls.
• Interprets customer requirements in terms of services available and facilitates operational processes
• Refers problems falling outside parameters to the manager for resolution.

Core & Personal behavioral competencies

• Team Co-operation
• Dealing with customers – coping with rudeness, preparation of food
• Judgement through the senses viz aroma, taste, colour, texture
• Using culinary and kitchen equipment
• Following instructions
• Checking – availability of materials; working to specification
• Performing physical tasks – cleaning tidying; cooking
• Continuous learning

Technical / proficiency competencies

• OE usage and storage
• Culinary Product Knowledge
• Cooking Methodology
• Legislation – food safety standards & regulations
• Environmental and sustainability standards
• Knife skills
• Waste management
• Stock control
• Basic Computer Skills

Key Performance Areas

Food Preparation

• Keep up to date with regards food products, trends and cooking methodologies required to deliver menus
• Prepare mise-en-place, conduct checks and preparations for service in line with SOP
• Support Chef de Partie in the daily operation and preparation of food / menu items according to recipe guidelines and preparation techniques – including preparation of vegetables, sauces, salads, cold starters; and hot dishes
• Control food stock and food cost in own section by minimising waste and off-cuts
• Check food stocks - reporting on shortages, throwing out food that is close to expiry and keep the fridge areas in good order.
• Resolve or report on any anomalies / spoilages to the required standards to management chefs

Culinary Governance standards

• Arrive at work ready for service dressed in relevant PPE with culinary tools / knives
• Identify issues with regards own work station appearance and functioning of equipment and systems
• Check cleanliness of own section or station
• Be aware of and comply with health, safety, hygiene and environmental regulations in the outlets
• Use and store operating equipment in line with specifications and safety regulations
• Participate in stock takes

Operations Control

• Safe use and storage of operating equipment, operating expenses (gas, chemicals)
• Storage and use of operating supplies (CONSUMMABLES, PACKAGING, CHEMICALS)
• Conduct food and equipment daily stock counts
• Report on variances / discrepancies and take necessary action to correct
• Monitor food costs (purchases related to revenue)

Customer Engagement

• Connect with all guests by providing them with a warm welcome, greeting them with a friendly smile, acknowledging them, and ensuring respect at all times
• Interact with guests and provide professional service standards and relevant solutions
• Identifies customers and understand their preferences
• Take guest orders accurately at the buffet
• Explain menu items
• Prepare food items for the guest and present in line with standards
• Educate customers on business unit facilities, products and current promotions
• Handle any customer complaints, requests and / or suggestions to resolution, escalating if necessary

Requirements

Education, experience and competencies required

• Grade 12 or equivalent national qualification
• 1-Year Culinary Certification or equivalent national qualification in culinary skills at Certificate level
• Membership with South African Chef’s Association and other relevant culinary accreditation Membership
• 6 months experience in culinary operation

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Description

Main Purpose of the Job

• Responsible to prepare and deliver exceptional food and beverage services to our customers within the restaurant operations / banqueting operations and on the casino floor, ensuring that internal (SOP) standards are continuously achieved and professionally executed

Work Condition & 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

Behavioural Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Collecting Information (listening; asking questions)
• Dealing with Customers
• Checking
• Following Instructions
• Team co-operation

Technical Competencies

• Food & Beverage Product Knowledge
• Food Service
• Operating equipment use & care
• Beverage service
• Communications skill
• Upselling skills
• Basic Computer Literacy
• Cashiering Services

Key Performance Areas

• Prepared Work Area
• Prepare mise-en-place, place settings and any other required checks and preparations for service
• Set-up and break down for functions in line with event requirements and start times (when required)
• Identify issues with regards the outlet’s floor appearance/ functioning of equipment and systems
• Check cleanliness of own section or station
• Be aware of and comply with health, safety, hygiene and environmental regulations in the outlets
• Use and store operating equipment in line with specifications and safety regulations
• Participate in stock takes
• Resolve or report on any anomalies to the required standards

Service Execution

• Keep up to date with regards food products, trends and cooking methodologies required to deliver menus
• Understand and conduct all tasks in line with Food & Beverage standard operating procedures
• Take guest orders accurately and timeously
• Place guest orders in the system
• Explain menu items
• Make recommendations with regards beverages and menu items
• Interact with kitchen staff respectfully around any special requests
• Deliver food and beverage dishes to customers and present in line with standards
• Be attentive to guest requests
• Clear tables after guests have completed their meal
• Provide billing to guests (where relevant)
• Conduct cash-ups at the end of service (where relevant)
• Leverage opportunities to upsell on promotional items

Customer Engagement

• Connect with all guests by providing them with a warm welcome, greeting them with a
• friendly smile, acknowledging them on arrival and departure, and ensuring respect at all times
• Interact with guests and provide professional service standards and relevant solutions
• Identifies customers and understand their preferences
• Educate customers on business unit facilities, products and current promotions
• Handle any customer complaints, requests and / or suggestions to resolution, escalating if necessary 

Requirements

Education, experience and competencies required

• Grade 12 or equivalent national qualification
• 2 years previous experience as a waiter

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Description

Job Purpose

• Responsible for the effective day-to-day shift management of Food & Beverage operations (including restaurants, beverage operations with specific regard to achieving profitability for specific outlets; maintaining products and standards of operation; maximising customer satisfaction)
• Delivery of the F&B business objectives, and developing a cross-functional talent pipeline within food & beverage.     

Key Performance Areas:

Delivered F&B Plan

• Develop outlet objectives and deliverables in line with Unit F&B strategy
• Facilitate the communication and implementation of F&B deliverables for outlets across the hotel
• Conduct risk analyses i.t.o impact on short term profit margins 
• Provide clear delegation of authority and accountability for deliverables 
• Manage and allocate people and operational resources  
• Communicate plans relative to promotions and strategies to relevant staff and stakeholders within the unit
• Align plans with EE, SD and procurement transformation strategies which contribute towards BBBEE targets being achieved for the property

F&B Shift Management

• 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 
• Provides feedback and reports back to management on the performance and challenges within the restaurant
• Manage the control of stock and operating equipment as per SOP for the outlet
• Cash-ups at the end of the shift
• Completes shift reports

F&B Product Enhancement

• Collaborate with the F&B Manager to complete a competitor analysis of food and beverage in property catchment areas including pricing comparisons
• Conduct product performance analyses / reviews and make recommendations to address opportunities and gaps 
• Provide product rationalisation on a regular basis or as required
• Motivate new product enhancements 
• Compile action plans for  the implementation of approved projects 
• Measure ROI and performance on a regular basis

F&B Standards & Governance

• Monitor F&B standards and processes 
• Align practices with new legislative compliance around health, hygiene, safety and the environment
• Implement sufficient control measures (including systems and processes) & checks within each outlet to mitigate any financial risk to the business. All staff in F&B to adhere the policy and procedures. 
• Conduct weekly walkabouts of all F&B front of house and back of house areas to monitor compliance
• Encourage a waste management culture and ensure all staff are trained.
• Work with internal stakeholders (maintenance, finance, HR, and security) to identify risk areas and address these 

People Management 

• Manage staff conditions of employment, e.g. attendance, absenteeism, leave, adherence to policies and procedures 
• Manage productivities and payroll costs for the outlet
• 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
• Manage employee relations within the department
• Staff communication and motivation
• Performance contracting, reviews and development
• Provides resources and removes obstacles  to performance 
• Recruit and resource for talent for positions within the department
• Onboarding of new staff members

Budget management 

• Participate in the preparation of budget forecasts & controls for multiple outlets
• Consolidate Capex requirements for specific outlets

Guide and consolidate the completion of Cost of Sales reports including:

• Theoretical COS per outlet for food & beverage respectively.
• Recipes – Recipe links needs to be in place to ensure accuracy and legitimacy of theoretical as well as put us in a position for the theoretical to be system generated. 
• Food recipe – All menu item food recipes to be reviewed and signed off and where needed recaptured into the system MC or IFS to ensure accurate food theoretical.
• Procurement – All supplier prices and supplier price quotes to be reviewed and monitored on a monthly basis going forward to ensure we monitor and track price movements to minimize input cost fluctuations.
• Cost control – oversee the conducting of accurate stock takes in line with Company process. Use stock takes variance reports to manage underperforming outlets in relation to COS

Customer Relationship Management

• Ensures that guests are treated with courtesy and respect at all times 
• Interact with guests and provide professional service standards and solutions
• Handle any escalated complaints, disputes and suggestions as required
• Engage with customers and provide a customer experience within the hotel / on the floor that will support brand loyalty ensuring SI as the brand of choice 
• Be present on the floor during service / promotions or functions
• Conduct staff training on product knowledge / promotions (including promotion information, functions, facilities, etc)
• Provide post-mortem feedback with regards promotions to ensure these are always relevant and effective
• Shift handover ensures that staff have sufficient insights and information with regards VIP customers visiting the property

Requirements

Education

• 3 Year Hotel School Diploma or equivalent National Qualification at a Diploma level 

Experience

• 5-6 years in the food and beverage industry of which at least 2 years experience in a supervisory role within the food and beverage environment 
• 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 and Knowledge

• Food & Beverage Costing
• Food & Beverage Product Knowledge
• Speciality beverage knowledge – wine, barrister
• Team Planning
• Operational Management
• Product Development
• Stock control
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Micros / Opera is preferred
• Business Acumen
• Financial Acumen
• Report writing
• Contract management
• Knowledge and application of legislation relating to Safety, Health and the environment
• Team Planning