Food & Beverage Manager - Vanuatu

Full time Restaurant-Food Service

Job Description & Skills/Qualifications Required

Overview

Situated on Efate Island’s Pango Beach, Nasama Resort is a short drive from Port Vila, Vanuatu’s capital. It is a 4-1/2 star beachfront resort comprising of 43 spacious apartments. Surrounded by crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and swaying palm trees, Nasama Resort provides a serene escape from everyday life.

Café Vila and Three Pigs are the two on-site restaurants for Nasama Resort. Currently ranked # 1 and # 3 on Tripadvisor, Café Vila offers gourmet local and international cuisine, while Three Pigs offers delicious pizzas, burgers and tacos. The emphasis is on fresh local produce in a relaxed, comfortable dining environment.

Job Brief

We are looking for a professional Food and Beverage Manager to be responsible for managing both restaurants and bars. The successful candidate will be able to forecast, plan and manage all F&B operations, the staff and finance. The goal is to maximize sales and revenue through customer satisfaction and employee engagement.


Responsibilities
• Manage Food and Beverage operations within budget and to the highest standards
• Lead the restaurant team by attracting, recruiting, training and rostering restaurant and bar staff.
• Plan menus by consulting with chefs; estimate food costs and profits; adjust menus.
• Maintain high standards of quality control in food and service. 
• Report to management regarding sales results and productivity.
• Control costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation; minimize waste; ensure high quality of preparation; monitor accuracy of charges.
• Manage food and drink purchases from suppliers.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures.
• Maintain ambiance by controlling lighting, background music, glassware, dinnerware, and utensil quality and placement; monitor food presentation and service.
• Promote and market restaurant and bar through events and social media.

Selection Criteria

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS).
• Knowledge of Excel and basic accounting procedures to produce Profit & Loss Statements, create and analyse reports to increase sales and profits.
• Able to work extended hours. 
• Able to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
• Have excellent management and organisational skills.
• Keep updated with food and beverage trends and best practices.
• Guest-oriented and service-minded with attention to detail.

Remuneration & Benefits

Salary: According to skills and experience.

Contract period: One year renewable by mutual agreement.

For overseas candidates: Accommodation and return airfare once a year.

Websites to Obtain Further Information

www.nasamaresort.com

www.facebook.com/CafeVilaVanuatu

https://www.facebook.com/threepigsvanuatu/

 

 

 

 

Job Functions

Restaurant Manager

Industry

Hospitality & Tourism

Job open to:

Overseas/ Non Fiji Residents

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