Bushwise

Duty Manager/F&B Manager

Bushwise  •  Knysna, ZA (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description


A lodge on the famous Garden Route Coast. Located just 3.5 hours from Cape Town, is seeking a highly energetic, double-threat
Duty Manager / F&B Manager

to oversee front-of-house hospitality, shift operations, and our day-to-day restaurant service delivery.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • F&B Operations:

    Supervise daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner services at
    Restaurant

    , ensuring flawless table set-ups and dynamic guest interaction.

  • Duty Management:

    Act as the main point of contact for guests during shifts, overseeing check-ins/check-outs, managing general requests, and resolving queries swiftly.

  • Inventory & Cost Control:

    Handle strict beverage and food stock controls, routine stock takes, ordering, and receiving protocols to maintain precise par levels.

  • Staff Leadership:

    Manage, mentor, and continually train the service waiters, bar staff, and clearing brigades to uphold our luxury service standards.

  • Financial Administration:

    Oversee the restaurant point-of-sale (POS) cash-ups, accurate billing, and month-end report updates for senior management.


Requirements


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Experience:

    2–3 years of Food & Beverage supervisory or Restaurant/Duty Management experience, ideally within a 4- or 5-star hotel, resort, or boutique safari environment.

  • Qualifications:

    A Hospitality Management or F&B Certificate/Diploma is highly advantageous.

  • Skills:

    Strong stock control acumen, professional hosting skills, and a solid understanding of fine South African wine pairings.

  • Attributes:

    Gracious personality, highly presentable grooming habits, and a hands-on approach to leadership in a bush environment.

  • Languages:

    Fluency in English and Afrikaans is required to effectively communicate with local and international clientele.

  • Logistics:

    Valid South African Driver’s License is essential. This is a live-in position tailored for a single placement.


Benefits


BENEFITS INCLUDED

  • On-site  live-in accommodation.

  • Meals provided while on duty.

  • Uniform allowance.

  • Rotational work cycle (to be confirmed at interview phase).
Bushwise

About Bushwise

Your wild career starts OUT HERE!

At Bushwise, we offer professional safari, wildlife, and conservation courses designed to turn your passion for the wild into a thriving career.

We provide world-class training, real-world experience and 360-degree recruitment support to ensure you land your dream job!

🐾 97% employment rate

🐾 Only Bushwise trains to NQF4

🐾 Employment guarantee

🐾 Exclusive IFGA Southern Africa provider

🐾 Award-winning trainers

🐾 Trusted for 20+ years

*Bushwise Foundation Grants are available to cover up to 40% of course fees.

Industry
Education & Training
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Hoedspruit, ZA
Year Founded
2006
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