Many of our students enjoy a lasting career in the Food & Beverage industry when they graduate from International Hotel School. Food & Beverage is a highly sought after industry sector because it offers employees a chance to work towards senior management roles, a chance to learn new skills along the way through the sheer variety of job roles on offer, and it offers qualified job seekers an ideal opportunity to travel with the role (Cruise ships, hotels, casinos and more). Our graduates are often recruited to follow a career as a Food & Beverage Manager – so what does that job entail?

 

The role of the Food & Beverage Manager

The Food & Beverage Manager in a hotel is required to forecast, plan and control the ordering of food and beverages (drinks) for a hospitality property or venue. He or she also manages the finances related to the whole process of purchasing food and drink for the hotel premises (Including sourcing, ordering and transporting of F&B, as well as managing the storage and stock rotation of these products). Managing monthly stock takes and carrying out forecasts, budgets, food and beverage costings for menus, staff training, service and quality checks as well as financial reporting all fall under the role of the Food & Beverage Manager.

Qualifications and job benefits

A Food & Beverage Manager should acquire a hospitality diploma, as well as experience in various food and beverage departments. International Hotel School offers a variety of qualifications through their full-time, part-time and online programmes – all of which are designed to lead you to a sustainable career in food and beverage operations and management. Our Diploma in Hospitality Management  or our Professional Cookery and Kitchen Management Diploma are perfect qualifications to pursue as they incorporate work experience in all areas of hospitality operations.

A Food & Beverage Manager will usually be required to work shifts (overlapping meal times) and may also be required to work overtime in the event of private functions, weddings and so on. Reporting directly to the Financial Manager or General Manager, qualified Food & Beverage Managers can earn upwards of R15 000 per month, depending on skill and experience.

Skills that turn ordinary into extraordinary:

Food & Beverage Managers should possess the following skills in order to cope, manage and succeed in their daily job role:

• Have great verbal and written communication skills
• Be proactive
• Possess excellent forecasting and budgeting skills
• Work well with colleagues
• Enjoy problem-solving
• Have a good understanding of inventory management systems

These skills, a solid qualification, experience and a passion for service and people will set you apart from the rest. To find out how you can take your Food and Beverage Management role to the next level in 5 easy steps, click HERE.

What about other Food & Beverage job opportunities?

If you’re keen to look at other jobs in the Food and Beverage sector, check out our infographic on 11 hospitality jobs you can do if you’re into food and wine. The opportunities are endless – where will your dreams take you?

Drop us a line if you have any questions about the job role of a Food & Beverage Manager, or if you would like further information on our qualifications.