Food & Beverage Manager

About the role

The Zanzibar Collection, an award‑winning boutique luxury resort group, is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager to lead all F&B operations on its Zanzibar property. This full‑time, on‑site position reports to senior management and is responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high standards of quality, profitability, and team performance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage all Food & Beverage outlets and daily operations.
• Drive exceptional guest experiences through outstanding service delivery.
• Recruit, coach, mentor and inspire a high‑performing F&B team.
• Maintain the highest standards of food, beverage and service quality.
• Manage budgets, stock control, cost management and profitability.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and other department heads to continuously enhance the guest experience.
• Ensure compliance with all health, hygiene and safety standards.

Required profile

• 3–5 years of management experience in a luxury 5‑star hotel or international resort.
• Degree or Higher Diploma in Hospitality Management or a related field.
• Proven leadership, communication and people‑management abilities.
• Strong commercial awareness with solid financial and operational knowledge.
• Excellent knowledge of food, wine, beverage and service standards.
• Fluency in English; additional languages or Swahili are a plus.

Required skills

• MICROS
• Symphony
• OPERA

What we offer

• USD 1,500 – 2,000 per month (dependent on experience).
• Two‑year fixed‑term contract.
• Work and residence permits where applicable.
• Management accommodation.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual return flights home.
• Duty meals.
• Career development opportunities within an award‑winning luxury hospitality group.