Abel Molebatsi

Work History

Complex Food and Beverage Manager

The Ridge Casino Tsogo Sun Group

03.2023 - 06.2024

Analysis of financial statements including Profit and Loss, statistics and preparation of reports and commentary timeously as required monthly, quarterly and yearly
Prepare and manage departmental budgets and profit forecasts
Manage food cost and beverage cost
Management of all food and beverage Control systems and data integrity
Manage operating equipment controls
Manage and rectify all audit outcomes and requirements
Prepare and manage Capex budgets and requirements
General implementation and management procurement policies, reports, controls, reconciliation, purchase, and replenishing
Development and implementation of Food and Beverage Marketing Strategy
Food and Beverages Policies and Procedures
Employee training and coaching
Develop and cost menus and wine lists in conjunction with the Executive Chef
Implement monitor and improve on Food and Beverage standards and guest service delivery
Management of all relevant compliance
Supplier liaison
Managing and overseeing all food and beverage operations within the entire Complex which includes Conferencing/Banqueting/Events, 1 x 140 seater Buffet Restaurant, 1 x 60 seater coffee shop, 1 x 100 seater breakfast area for hotel, Sports bar, High roller Prive area and 2 x gaming floor Bars
Responsible for guest satisfaction within the department with follow up on challenges incurred
Communicate and build strong relationships with vendors
Adhere to food, health and safety standards as prescribed by hotel standards
Plan, hire, train, oversee and manage the members of staff with a collective team of 80 permanent staff and close to 50 temporary staff on an adhoc basis
Liaise with Cost controller on invoice control and payment thereof timously
Fully conversant with all statutory requirements regarding Food & Beverage operations, that all Licenses are applied for timeously and that the conditions affecting the issues of Liquor License are not jeopardized
Ensure that company and statutory hygiene standards are maintained in all areas at all times
Arrange bi-weekly one on one dialogues with immediate reporting structures to ensure all identified issues within the department are addressed timeously and eased communication is achieved
Ensure that cash up recon balance daily and is in line with raised charges per event / function

Food and Beverage Manager

Vivari Hotel and Spa Mantis Collection by Accor

09.2022 - 02.2023

Managing and overseeing all food and beverage operations within the entire Hotel which includes Conferencing/Banqueting, 1 x 140 seater Restaurant, sports bar, Pool bar and In room Dining
Hotel Duty management from time to time-Overseeing entire hotel in absence of Hotel GM
Responsible for Guest satisfaction within the department
Planning and controlling the ordering of food and beverages for a hospitality property
Purchasing of all food and beverage for the property through various listed suppliers
Departmental Cost control measure application and developing were relevant
Drives initiatives to enhance revenue generation to achieve targets
Plan, forecast and execute food and beverage orders
Process customer complaints patiently and timeously
Plan alternative recipes for customers with special dietary needs
Check food and beverage supplies and place orders when needed
Track and order shipments
Communicate and build strong relationships with vendors
Adhere to food, health and safety standards as prescribed by hotel standards
Plan, hire, train, oversee and manage the members of staff with a collective team of 48 permanent staff and 22 temporary staff
Oversee and supervise the welcoming of customers
Always strive towards an exceptional customer experience
Ensure that monthly operations reports for all outlets and administration requirements are timeously submitted as required
Review on income statement for all outlets and confirming GL entries for final reporting and commentary thereof with remedial action where applicable
Liaise with cost controller on invoice control and payment thereof
Fully conversant with all statutory requirements regarding Food & Beverage operations, that all Licenses are applied for timeously and that the conditions affecting the issues of Liquor License are not jeopardized
Ensure that company and statutory hygiene standards are maintained in all areas at all times
Prepare and submit on required format all information necessary for budgeting purposes, timeously and accurately inclusive of capex 5 year plan
Arrange bi-weekly one on one dialogues with immediate reporting structures to ensure all identified issues within the department are addressed timeously and eased communication
Prepares food and beverage costing and updates prices on Micros as required
Ensure that cash up recon balance daily and is in line with raised charges per event / function
Ensure 90% Hygiene audit is achieved and provide / enforce recommendation on improvement of results with relevant stakeholders
Ensure that Operating Equipment variance /write off is within 0.3% of revenue generated each month
Payroll duties as per set deadlines on a monthly basis

Food and Beverage Manager

Protea Hotel Fire and Ice ! by Marriott

12.2019 - 10.2021

Managing and overseeing all food and beverage operations within the entire Hotel which includes Conferencing/Banqueting, 1 x 90 seater Restaurant and In room Dining
Hotel Duty management from time to time-Overseeing entire hotel in absence of Hotel GM
Responsible for Guest satisfaction within the department
Planning and controlling the ordering of food and beverages for a hospitality property
Purchasing of all food and beverage for the property through various listed suppliers
Departmental cost control measure application and developing were relevant
Drives initiatives to enhance revenue generation to achieve targets
Plan, forecast and execute food and beverage orders
Process customer complaints patiently and timeously
Plan alternative recipes for customers with special dietary needs
Check food and beverage supplies and place orders when needed
Track and order shipments
Communicate and build strong relationships with vendors
Adhere to food, health and safety standards as prescribed by hotel standards
Plan, hire, train, oversee and manage the members of staff
Oversee and supervise the welcoming of customers
Always strive towards an exceptional customer experience
Ensure that monthly operations reports for all outlets and administration requirements are timeously submitted as required
Review on income statement for all outlets and confirming GL entries for final reporting and commentary thereof with remedial action where applicable
Liaise with cost controller on invoice control and payment thereof
Fully conversant with all statutory requirements regarding Food & Beverage operations, that all Licenses are applied for timeously and that the conditions affecting the issues of Liquor License are not jeopardized
Ensure that company and statutory hygiene standards are maintained in all areas at all times
Prepare and submit on required format all information necessary for Budgeting purposes, timeously and accurately inclusive of capex 5 year plan
Arrange bi-weekly one on one dialogues with immediate reporting structures to ensure all identified issues within the department are addressed timeously and eased communication
Prepares food and Beverage costing and updates prices on Micros as required
Ensure that cash up recon balance daily and is in line with raised charges per event / function
Ensure 90% Qpro Hygiene audit is achieved and provide / enforce recommendation on improvement of results with relevant stakeholders
Ensure that Operating Equipment variance is within 0.3% of revenue generated each month
Payroll duties as per set deadlines on a monthly basis

Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

Silverstar Casino

02.2017 - 11.2019

Company Overview: Tsogo Sun, Southern Sun Hotels
Managing and overseeing food and beverage operations within Conferencing/Banqueting, 4 x Restaurants and gaming floor operations
Assist with running the entire food and beverage department in the absence of HOD
Departmental Cost control measure application and developing were relevant
Drives initiatives to enhance revenue generation to achieve targets
Ensure that monthly operations reports for all outlets and administration requirements are timeously submitted as required
Review on income statement for all outlets and confirming GL entries for final reporting and where commentary thereof with remedial action applicable
Fully conversant with all statutory requirements regarding Food & Beverage operations, that all Licenses are applied for timeously and that the conditions affecting the issues of Liquor License are not jeopardized
Fully aware of trends in the industry and responsible for improvement of operations within Conferencing and Food & Beverage department at large
Ensure that company and statutory hygiene standards are maintained in all areas at all times
Prepare and submit on required format all information necessary for Budgeting purposes, timeously and accurately inclusive of capex 5 year plan
Checks and approve work schedules drawn up by Outlet Managers and ensure they are aligned to operational needs and reviewed where relevant
Arrange bi-weekly one on one dialogues with immediate reporting structures (Outlet managers) to ensure all identified issues within the department are addressed timeously
Identifies training and development needs within the team and allocate relevant parties as required
Prepares food and Beverage costing and updates prices on Micros as required
Signs and authorizes purchased stock invoices, outsourced company’s time sheets and Invoices and ADHOC duties for all outlets when required
Liaise with suppliers and work out a plan that will maximize revenues through promotional packs and initiatives that will value add to our customers
Provides action plans when required on all defective areas within the department
Ensure that cash up recon balance daily and is in line with raised charges per event / function
Ensure 90% Qpro Hygiene audit is achieved and provide / enforce recommendation on improvement of results with relevant stakeholders
Ensure that Operating Equipment variance is within 0.3% of revenue generated each month
Liaise with Security Department regarding all security issues
Payroll duties as per set deadlines on a monthly basis
Authorization of all payroll process
Tsogo Sun, Southern Sun Hotels

Complex Banqueting Manager & Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

Gold Reef City Casino

11.2013 - 02.2017

Company Overview: Tsogo Sun, Southern Sun Hotels
Managing food and beverage operations within Conferencing, Restaurant and gaming floor operations including sales function for conferencing
Facilitates site visit and venue sales
Departmental Cost control measure application
Ensure that monthly operations reports and administration requirements are timeously submitted
Review on income statement for all outlets and confirming GL entries for final reporting and commentary thereof
Fully conversant with all statutory requirements regarding Food & Beverage operations, that all Licenses are applied for timeously and that the conditions affecting the issues of Liquor License are not jeopardized
Fully aware of trends in the industry and responsible for improvement of operations within Conferencing and F & B department at large
Ensure that company and statutory hygiene standards are maintained in all areas
Prepare and submit on required format all information necessary for Budgeting purposes, timeously and accurately inclusive of capex 5 year plan
Checks and approve work schedules drawn up by Duty Managers and ensure they are aligned to operational needs and reviewed where relevant
Arrange bi-weekly one on one dialogues with immediate reporting structures to ensure all identified issues within the department are addressed timeously
Identifies training and development needs within the team and allocate relevant parties as required
Prepares food and Beverage costing and updates prices on Micros as required
Signs and authorizes purchased stock invoices, outsourced company’s time sheets and Invoices and ADHOC duties for all outlets when required
Liaise with suppliers and work out a plan that will maximize revenues through promotional packs
Provides action plans when required on all defective areas within the department
Ensure that cash up recon balance daily and is in line with raised charges per event / function
Ensure 90% Qpro Hygiene audit is achieved and provide / enforce recommendation on improvement of results
Ensure that budgeted Conferencing food and beverage cost is achieved
Ensure that Operating Equipment variance is within 0.3% of revenue generated per month
Liaise with Security Department regarding all security issues
Payroll duties as per set deadlines on a monthly basis
Achievement of budgeted revenues
Tsogo Sun, Southern Sun Hotels

Assistant F & B Manager

Gold Reef City Casino

06.2011 - 01.2013

Company Overview: Tsogo Sun, Southern Sun Hotels
Assisting the F & B Manager with analytical reports that measures business performance, sales monitoring and business development
Ensure that consumables and non-consumables goods are ordered, correctly stored and issued to various departments and / outlets
Liaise with Security Department regarding all security issues
Fully conversant with all statutory requirements regarding Food & Beverage operations, that all Licenses are applied for timeously and that the conditions affecting the issues of Liquor Licence are not jeopardized
Ensure regular stock takes are conducted and count procedure is reviewed and updated timeously
Prepare and submit on required format all information necessary for Budgeting purposes, timeously and accurately
Circulate through all restaurants, bars and Banqueting departments, maintaining a high profile with customers and staff
Fully aware of trends in the industry and make suggestions for improvement of operations
To carry out and/ ensure that regular On-Job-Training is taking place to the agreed standards
Ensure that staffing levels are correct and to the agreed standards and are not exceeding budgets without prior consultation
Ensure that company and statutory hygiene standards are maintained in all areas
Ensure that reports and administration requirements are timeously submitted
Checks and approve work schedules drawn up by Duty Managers and Supervisors
Identifies training and development needs within the team
Sets and monitor sales enhancing promotions across relevant outlets
Prepares food and Beverage costings and updates prices on Micros
Signs and authorizes purchased stock invoices, outsourced company’s time sheets and Invoices
Liaise with suppliers and work out a plan that will maximize revenues through promotional packs
Provides action plans when required on all defective areas within the department
Ensure that cash up recon balance daily and is signed off
Ensure that budgeted food and beverage cost is achieved
Ensure that Operating Equipment variance is within 0.3% of revenue generated per month
Payroll duties
Achievement of budgeted revenues
Tsogo Sun, Southern Sun Hotels

Food & Beverage Shift Manager

Silverstar Casino

11.2007 - 06.2011

Company Overview: Gold Reef Resorts
Ensuring the smooth running of all outlets within the F & B departments
Duty Management
Achievement of budgeted sales and profit targets
Improving and monitoring service standards within the F & B department
Implementation, monitoring and improvement of cost control measures
Responsible for scheduling 3 x senior managers, 9 supervisors, 17 Bartenders and 44 waiters
Ensuring the profitability of the department
Planning and arranging promotions with suppliers to maximize revenue
Holding general and operations meetings
Monitoring satisfactory guest service
Identifying training and development for all subordinates through HR programme as required
Ensuring that all Food & Beverage and Operating Equipment periodic counts are done according to set procedure
Consistent application of all disciplinary process and procedures
Providing reliable and complete written and verbal communication to the team and superiors
Gold Reef Resorts

Beverage Manager

Liquid Beverage Systems

08.2006 - 10.2007

Company Overview: Sun City Resorts, Sun International
Ensuring the smooth running of all outlets within the F & B departments
Duty Management
Achievement of budgeted sales and profit targets
Improving and monitoring service standards
Monitoring cost control measures
Ensuring the profitability of the department through promotions
Holding general and operations meetings with staff
Monitoring satisfactory guest service
Ensuring that all Food & Beverage and Operating Equipment periodic counts are done according to set procedure
Providing daily shift reports
Consistent application of all disciplinary process and procedures
Providing monthly post mortem for all functions that took place for future reference
Sun City Resorts, Sun International

Senior Beverage Manager

Liquid Beverage Systems

06.2005 - 08.2006

Company Overview: Sun City Resorts, Sun International
Assisting the Unit Manager in ensuring the profitability of the Unit
Improving and monitoring service standards within the Beverage department
Achievement of budgeted sales and profit targets
Improving and monitoring service standards
Monitoring cost control measures
Ensuring the profitability of the department through promotions
Holding general and operations meetings with staff
Monitoring satisfactory guest service
Ensuring that all Food & Beverage and Operating Equipment periodic counts are done according to set procedure
Providing daily shift reports
Consistent application of all disciplinary process and procedures
Providing monthly post mortem for all functions that took place for future reference
Sun City Resorts, Sun International

Assistant Beverage Manager

Sun City Hotel

01.2002 - 01.2005

Head Bartender

Sun City Hotel Harlequins Cocktail Bar

01.2000 - 01.2002

Bartender

Fedics inland

01.1998 - 01.2000

Summary

Overview

Work History

Complex Food and Beverage Manager

Food and Beverage Manager

Food and Beverage Manager

Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

Complex Banqueting Manager & Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

Assistant F & B Manager

Food & Beverage Shift Manager

Beverage Manager

Senior Beverage Manager

Assistant Beverage Manager

Head Bartender

Bartender

Education

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Skills

Professional Development

Honors And Awards

Timeline

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