Assistant Food and Beverage Controller

About the role

The Assistant Food and Beverage Controller plans, manages and controls all beverage stock for operational needs, keeping stock levels optimal and inventory accurate. The role maintains the beverage store, supports inventory control and provides administrative support to the Food and Beverage Controller, reporting to them. It is a full-time permanent position based in Cape Town.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the floor according to the function schedule, work with colleagues, hospitality hosts, beverage teams, bar back of house and kitchen teams, and direct hospitality hosts to deliver efficient service at events.
• Take briefings and handovers from supervisors and colleagues before events, manage event build-ups and breakdowns, monitor staff against standard operating procedures and handle customer complaints.
• Manage all coffee sales within the department and write out handovers.
• Record breakages and losses, ensure equipment is returned and signed in, and order stock such as equipment, stationery and beverages in advance of events.
• Check staffing levels against event requirements, conduct quarterly performance reviews with section leaders, waiters and baristas, and act on staff discipline.
• Conduct daily on-the-job training and assessments, hold daily handovers and briefings, and run debriefs after each event.

Required profile

• Diploma in Hospitality / Food and Beverage management or a relevant qualification (NQF Level 5).
• Two to three years of supervisory experience in hospitality or food and beverage.
• Experience with stock control and inventory management systems, storeroom management and beverage procurement.
• Proven experience engaging with suppliers, clients and staff.

Required skills

• Computer literacy and proficiency in business systems.
• Knowledge of food safety, health and safety standards and inventory management.
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, planning and organisation.
• Communication, negotiation and complaint resolution.

Candidates apply through the CTICC applicant tracking system by 17:00 on 12 November 2026, submitting the employment application form, highest qualifications and CV. Only shortlisted candidates with complete applications will be considered.