Food and Beverage Manager

Description

The Okavango Craft Brewery is looking for a superstar general/F&B manager to run our Taproom in Maun, Botswana.

The Okavango Craft Brewery is on a mission to reduce elephant-human conflict. We buy millet grown by small-scale farmers in the Okavango Panhandle at above market prices. In return these farmers practice elephant-aware farming practices. We then malt that millet in-house and use it brew awards winning craft beer. Our Panhandle Pale Ale has recently won gold at the African Beer Cup.

For more information visit:

www.instagram.com/okavangobrewery

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for all aspects of the business and brand in Maun including:

• Running a successful kitchen, bar and front of house team.
• Promoting beer culture within Botswana.
• Marketing the taproom to drive footfall and turnover.
• HR - Ownership of the HR function for the taproom team.
• Reporting - Ongoing reporting of key metrics.
• Events - Create events that grow our brand and drive traffic to the
• Environment - Keep the physical environment looking attractive and welcoming.
• Profitability - Managing revenue, Margin and expenses to maintain a profitable business.

The ideal candidate will

• Have trained as a chef and worked in a commercial kitchen for at least 3 years.
• Have run a successful restaurant in the role of GM with full P+L responsibility.
• Show a deep love for craft beer and beverages.
• Enjoy a variety of music, art and culture.
• Be keen for an adventure and have a love of wildlife.
• Be highly proficient in all necessary software and reporting tools.

If this sounds like you then drop us a mail on [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From R30,000.00 per month

Experience:

• Chef: 3 years (Required)

Application Deadline: 2023/05/31