Our Client offers an extreme adventure destination experience which is at the top end of luxury and exclusivity. The company is multi-award winning with a high global reach of both clientele and employees.
A multi-faceted role for a Food, Beverage and Housekeeping role which essentially oversees all tangible aspects of what a guest would experience.
This includes the in-camp staffing, food and beverage service, and accommodation. The role is all encompassing and looks after the full "chain" required to deliver all tangible elements.
Recruitment of relevant roles of the upcoming season : Chefs, Food and Beverage team in Cape
Compilation of staff training manuals for chefs and housekeeping team; assist with staff training programme for hospitality department, for all camps
Pre-season briefings and post-season debriefs with chefs, FOH, Camp Assistants
Preparation of budgets (CAPEX and OPEX) for all material purchases as well as for the entire seasons food, beverages and catering need
Ongoing management of costs in line with set budgets
Co-ordinate all aspects of food preparation and menu planning
Co-ordinate all aspects of beverages and cocktails for the season
Work with Cargo team to ensure all logistics, transportation and storage is taken care of for food and beverage; ensure all packing and manifesting is correctly handled and supported by the necessary documentation
Purchase of items / equipment required to support delivery of food and beverage menus for the season
Co-ordinate all aspects of housekeeping to ensuring all linen / towel requirements are met; Manage inventory of all housekeeping items pre and post season
The person :
Minimum of 10 years experience within the hospitality sector, with hands on experience leading and executing the operational areas mentioned above
Proven track record delivering all of the above to the highest standard, meeting the expectations of well-travelled and very discerning guests
Excellent organisational skills, able to multi-task and handle multiple (and conflicting) priorities
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Excellent planning and strong project management skills
Agile, unflustered and able to problem solve
Thrives under pressure, shows the tenacity to keep on going no matter what 
