Remote Food & Beverage Director - Events Division

About the Role Our client is seeking an accomplished and visionary Remote Food & Beverage Director to lead their national events division. This is a fully remote leadership position, offering the flexibility to manage a critical aspect of the business from anywhere. You will be responsible for setting the strategic direction for all food and beverage offerings across a wide array of events, driving culinary innovation, ensuring operational excellence, and achieving financial targets. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in high-level F&B management, a keen understanding of current culinary trends, and exceptional leadership skills to guide a dispersed team of culinary professionals and operations managers. This role is instrumental in defining the guest experience through exceptional food and beverage service nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive F&B strategies and annual operating plans to achieve business objectives.
• Oversee the conceptualization, development, and execution of all F&B menus for various event types.
• Drive culinary innovation, ensuring offerings are creative, high-quality, and aligned with market trends and client expectations.
• Manage and optimize F&B budgets, P&L, and key financial metrics to ensure profitability.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a national team of F&B managers, chefs, and support staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Establish and maintain rigorous standards for food quality, safety, presentation, and service across all events.
• Cultivate strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors to ensure optimal pricing and quality.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to identify new opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Implement and oversee technology solutions that enhance F&B operations and client satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and liquor licensing regulations.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Food & Beverage management, with at least 5 years in a Director-level role within large-scale event catering, hospitality, or venue management.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multi-million Rand F&B operations and P&L.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, menu engineering, and culinary trend forecasting.
• Exceptional leadership, team-building, and motivational skills, capable of managing remote teams effectively.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management capabilities.
• A degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in F&B management software and reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently and make strategic decisions in a remote environment.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and guest satisfaction.

Benefits

• Fully remote position with significant flexibility and autonomy.
• Highly competitive executive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape the F&B vision for a leading events organization.
• Direct impact on a national scale, influencing culinary standards.
• Professional growth and development opportunities at the highest level.
• Be a key player in a dynamic and innovative sector of the hospitality industry.