Food & Beverage Manager – High-End Hotel, Nairobi

About the role

A high-end hotel in Nairobi, represented by Summit Recruitment & Search, is looking for an enthusiastic, creative and innovative Food & Beverage Manager to report to the General Manager. The manager oversees all F&B operations and outlets, forecasting, planning and managing orders, staff and finance, while delivering an excellent guest experience and maximizing sales and revenue through customer satisfaction and employee engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, recruit, train and mentor the F&B team and build a motivated, ownership-driven culture aligned with the brand.
• Create and implement strategic plans to drive outlet performance, revenue targets and market positioning.
• Manage all F&B operations within budget, including rostering, customer service and group catering.
• Design and improve menus with the Executive Chef, using fresh local ingredients and keeping pace with market trends.
• Source and procure ingredients within budget, maintain supplier relationships and oversee purchase orders and payments.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and labour regulations, conduct inspections, manage risks and oversee facilities, equipment and utilities.
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, costing, invoicing, salaries and monitor revenue and expenditure against targets.
• Work with the marketing team on dining offers, market share growth and annual operating plans.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in F&B management, hotel management or a related field.
• Extensive F&B management experience and proven experience managing a large F&B team.
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently, with very strong communication and leadership skills.
• Up to date with food and beverage trends and best practices, and able to craft refined, innovative concepts for each outlet.
• Experience in a trendy and stylish establishment is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of MS Office, restaurant management software and point-of-sale (POS) systems.
• Ability to manage personnel and meet financial targets.