# Food and Beverage Supervisor

**Company:** [Belmond](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/g7XkLjymPiiweytRTXjAUj.md)
**Location:** Maun, Botswana
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Contract
**Department:** Food & Beverage

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## Description

As the Food and Beverage Supervisor for Belmond Safaris you will lead our front-of-house dining and bar operations. In this role, you will ensure that every guest enjoys exceptional culinary and beverage experiences.

**Primary Responsibilities Include** 

-   Oversee all F&B service areas, including the main dining room, bar, boma and private bush dining setups.
-   Coordinate seamlessly with the Head Chef and kitchen team to ensure smooth service delivery and timing.
-   Create fair staff rosters, manage shift handovers, and maintain high standards of grooming and professional etiquette.
-   Monitor stock levels for operating equipment, bar inventory, and consumables, conducting regular stock takes and managing wastage.
-   Supervise, train, and mentor the front-of-house service and bar staff, fostering a culture of teamwork, pride, and continuous improvement
-   Ensure compliance with strict health, hygiene, safety, and sanitation standards across all F&B areas.
-   Take guest orders in timely and personable way and ensure proper execution of the same.
-   Storytelling to be part of all interactions with our guests
-   Ensure you are knowledgeable regarding all aspects of the beverage list that you are serving and to be able to make recommendations to guests.
-   Support the team in presenting the recommended dinner wines every evening in a genuine and knowledgeable manner
-   Set up the bar area in accordance to Belmond and LQA standards
-   Participate in any sundowner and morning special events and provide a genuine, unique and memorable experience for all guests as and when required
-   Support in the creation and preparation of all welcome drinks for our guests
-   Support in reviewing and updating the cocktail menus as and when required

## Requirements

-   Minimum 2–3 years of F&B supervisory experience in a hotel or lodge. (safari lodge experience is a strong advantage).
-    Excellent wine and beverage knowledge, strong organizational skills, and a natural flair for hospitality.
-   Good English communication skills.
-   Ability to follow instructions & work independently when required.
-   Attention to as well as an eye for detail.
-   Excellent time management skills.
-   Leadership and team supervision skills.
-   Computer literacy and ability to use basic computer applications

## Benefits

-   Pension Plan
-   Funeral cover
-   Medical Aid