RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct monthly market analyses to identify relevant trends and integrate them into the restaurant and bar menus.
2. Implement a quarterly menu engineering strategy, optimizing for profitability by analyzing margins and popularity of items.
3. Collaborate with the executive chefs and Head of bars for continuous recipe innovation.
4. Source and ensure availability in collaboration with the procurement department, sustainable and local ingredients.
5. Implement seasonal menu updates, ensuring retention of the original vision.
6. Utilize customer feedback to refine and enhance restaurant and bar menu offerings.
7. Prepare and present a detailed menu analysis based on product sales and performance every quarter.
8. Facilitate and coordinate the printing of menus by procurement after Marketing has designed them and handing them over to operations.
9. Facilitate fixing and creating of menus via the workshop ensuring a minimum downtime
10. Collaborate with the cost control and procurement department to analyze the cost of ingredients and beverages.
11. Develop and maintain accurate menu costing for all items on the menu.
12. Implement pricing strategies to maximize profitability while remaining competitive.
13. Regularly review and adjust menu prices based on cost fluctuations and financial goals.
14. Implement a quality control system to ensure consistency in food and beverage preparation and presentation.
15. Facilitate the creation of entertainment acts such as characters to enhance the overall restaurant and bar atmosphere.
16. Develop and execute bottle service rituals, providing training to relevant personnel for seamless implementation.Staff Training and Development:
17. Facilitate the creation of a comprehensive training program for kitchen and bar staff to improve cooking and beverage preparation techniques with the collaboration of the executive chef.
18. Facilitate in collaboration with the training manager, ongoing training on new menu items and changes in operational processes.
19. Prepare, in collaboration with the respective department, menu tastings every two months to ensure staff familiarity with the restaurant and bar offerings.
20. Collaborate with training managers to create a comprehensive training manual within two months.
21. Cover health and safety guidelines, menu knowledge, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
22. Sit in the training sessions to ensure consistency and effectiveness.
23. Take ownership of all company projects, creating project briefs, and overseeing their successful execution.
24. Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
25. Conduct regular project status meetings to ensure alignment and progress.
26. Analyze the success and impact of completed projects to inform future initiatives.
27. Create profiles and action plans for all restaurant implementations.
28. Analyze the performance of new menu items on a weekly and monthly basis.
29. Conduct in-depth quarterly restaurant and bar menu analysis based on sales and item performance.
30. Prepare reports with actionable insights for continuous improvement.
31. Establish and enforce quality standards for both food, beverages, and restaurant look and feel.
32. Create a clear and accurate quality guideline manual.
33. Conduct regular inspections to ensure adherence to quality guidelines.
34. Collaborate with the kitchen and bar teams to develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).
35. Implement a feedback loop for continuous improvement in food and beverage quality.
36. Ensure consistent adherence to recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
37. Regularly review performance data related to kitchen and bar efficiency.
38. Identify areas for improvement and implement strategies for increased operational effectiveness.
39. Conduct regular audits to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
2. Working knowledge of products and services for at least 2 – 3 experiences.
3. In-depth understanding of industry standards and company policies.
4. Good customer focus.
5. Sharp attention to detail.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
7. Meticulous and diligent attributes.
8. Great team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision

HOW TO APPLY.

Upload your CV only HERE. Only shortlisted candidates are to be contacted.

Deadline: 10 September 2024 at 1700hrs.