Food and Beverage Manager at BWC Hotel

BWC Hotel is an ocean view hotel situated right next to the new Eko Atlantic city. We are in the heart of the commercial district, which during the day houses the movers and shakers of the financial world and at night is the hotspot for the young and wild at heart.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Food and Beverages Manager

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of food and beverage operations including but not limited to kitchen, restaurants, bars, banquet, outdoor catering, room service pool operation, and other recreation activities.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to maximize revenue, profitability, and guest satisfaction.
• Create innovative menus that align with market trends, dietary preferences, and company standards.
• Monitor and control food and beverage costs, inventory levels and control, and purchasing to ensure financial targets are met.
• Maintain high standards of food and beverage quality, presentation, and service.
• Train staff monthly, and motivate F&B staff, ensuring they deliver exceptional service and adhere to company policies.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations, as well as liquor licensing laws.
• Interact with guests to ensure satisfaction, address complaints, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Work closely with other departments such as sales, marketing, and finance to achieve company goals and objectives.
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and reports to track financial performance and make informed decisions.
• Coordinate and oversee special events, banquets, and conferences, ensuring flawless execution and guest satisfaction.
• Develop and execute sales and marketing initiatives to drive revenue growth and attract new customers.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create promotional campaigns and special events.
• Ensure a maximum of 35% on food cost and 25% on beverage cost
• Ensure wastage control all the time.
• Lead departmental briefing and debriefing section daily.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Proven 15 years’ experience in F&B inclusive of 5 years of managerial roles, preferably in a luxury hotel, resort, or high-volume restaurant. In 100 or more room hotel with 1000 banquet capacity
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Solid understanding of food and beverage operations, industry trends, and best practices.
• Proficiency in budgeting, financial analysis, and cost control.
• Attention to detail and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of relevant software applications such as point-of-sale systems and inventory management software.
• Proficiency in French language is an added advantage

Application Closing Date
18th April, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.