Assistant Food Beverage Manager

🌴 NOW HIRING | ASSISTANT FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER | ZANZIBAR, TANZANIAYour next step in luxury hospitality could have an Indian Ocean view.The Zanzibar Collection is an award-winning group of four boutique luxury hotels and resorts located along the pristine southeast coast of Zanzibar. We are looking for an energetic, guest-focused and commercially minded Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to join our management team and play a key role in delivering exceptional dining experiences.This is an opportunity for an ambitious hospitality professional who is ready to step up, take responsibility and develop their career within a high-end international resort environment.THE ROLEWorking closely with the Food & Beverage Manager and Executive Chef, the Assistant F&B Manager will support the overall operation of the F&B department, ensuring that our restaurants, bars and other dining experiences consistently meet the high standards expected by our guests.We are looking for someone who is visible, hands-on and confident on the floor — a natural leader who can motivate a team, handle guests with genuine warmth and keep operations running smoothly even when the pressure is on.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES• Assist with the day-to-day management of all F&B outlets and operations• Maintain exceptional standards of service, presentation and guest engagement• Supervise, coach and motivate F&B teams, helping to build a strong culture of service and accountability• Be highly visible during service and actively engage with guests to ensure satisfaction• Assist with F&B revenue generation, cost control, stock management and departmental profitability• Support the Food & Beverage Manager with scheduling, training, performance management and operational planning• Work closely with the Executive Chef to ensure seamless coordination between kitchen and service teams• Handle guest feedback and resolve service issues promptly and professionally• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, health and operational standardsWHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWe are looking for a proven hospitality professional with leadership potential, rather than someone simply looking for a supervisory title.The successful candidate will have:✔ Minimum 2–3 years' experience in F&B within a 4- or 5-star hotel, luxury resort or comparable international hospitality environment✔ Previous supervisory or management experience within Food & Beverage✔ Relevant Degree or Higher Diploma in Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage Management or a related discipline✔ Strong knowledge of food, beverage and luxury service standards✔ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills✔ A confident, outgoing and engaging personality with a genuine passion for guest service✔ Strong organisational skills and the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure✔ Commercial awareness and an understanding of F&B cost control and stock management✔ Experience with MICROS, Symphony and/or OPERA will be an advantage✔ Excellent English communication skills; additional languages and/or Swahili are advantageousREMUNERATION & BENEFITS• USD 1,200 – 1,600 per month, dependent on experience• Minimum two-year contract• Work and residence permits, where applicable• Management accommodation• Medical insurance• Annual return flights home• Duty meals• Career development opportunities within an established luxury hospitality groupREADY FOR YOUR NEXT STEP?If you are an ambitious F&B professional who is ready to take on greater responsibility, lead from the front and build a career in luxury resort hospitality, Zanzibar may be your next destination. 🌴📌 Applications via LinkedIn Easy Apply only.Please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates your F&B management or supervisory experience and the scale of operations you have worked within.Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.The Zanzibar Collection is an equal opportunity employer.#AssistantFandBManager #FandBJobs #HospitalityJobs #LuxuryHospitality #HotelManagement #ResortJobs #ZanzibarJobs #HospitalityCareers #HotelCareers #NowHiring