Food & Beverages Manager at Grande Candor Exclusive Hotel, Warri

Grande Candor Exclusive Hotel, where the art of luxury is brought to life and home-away-from-home treatment is easily found. Located in the vibrant city of Osubi - Warri, our hotel stands as a beacon of elegance and sophistication. From the moment you step through our doors, you'll experience a world where every detail is meticulously curated to offer supreme comfort and style.We are one of the finest spots on the continent of Africa and we are remarkably crafted for national or international guests with premium taste. Our rooms and suites are designed as serene retreats, while our exceptional dining, revitalizing spa, and premium facilities promise a stay that exceeds your highest expectation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Food & Beverages Manager

Location: Warri, Delta

Job Description

• Monitors present and future trends, practices and systems in the food & beverage industry to ensure that the hotel’s food & beverage operations are competitive in the market place.
• Conducts weekly inspections of the food & beverage regions to ensure the property and FF&E are kept in the best condition, and recommends preventive maintenance to the General Manager where needed.
• Participates in development of recognition programs for staff, advertising and promotional programs and campaigns to increase market awareness and penetration.
• Randomly inspects all food & beverage regions on a daily basis to ensure facilities and equipment are clean, well maintained and replaced if necessary.
• Checks the food & beverage outlets’ reservation lists, hotel arrival list, conference guest list, and VIP list to ensure that own staff is aware of VIP guests.
• Is proficient in all food & beverage procedures to be a resource when needed.
• Taking stock and inventory.
• Challenges employees within department to achieve optimum food cost percentage and service per employee.
• Controls and analyses departmental costs on an ongoing basis; takes action to control negative deviation.
• Monitors food & beverage sales regarding discounts.
• Audits food & beverage services and quality on a regular basis and develops and implements strategies to improve results.
• Plans and co-ordinates in-house activities and package plans with Executive Chef.
• Direct and Manage Food & Beverage Department to Achieve Food & Beverage Goals
• Utilizes leadership skills and motivation to maximize employee productivity and satisfaction.
• Monitors hotel’s overall service and team work daily, and makes recommendations for improvement to Department Heads.
• Selects and develops strategies to improve guest service, food production techniques and efficiency.
• Analyses financial reports relating to food & beverage, and takes corrective action and follow-up.
• Achieves goals for “willingness to return”, “customer complaints per thousand” and “customer comment index”
• Manages and co-ordinates pricing and preparation of menus, beverages, and wine lists by taking the following into consideration:

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications with relevant working experience of 2-10 years preferably in the Hospitality Industry.

Local Requirements:

• Market Needs
• Competition
• Trends
• Potential costs and labor costs
• Availability of food & beverage products
• Merchandising and promotions.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their  CVs and applicantion letter in PDF to: naoby97@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.