Budgeting
The food and beverage manager is responsible for preparing the budget for the department. He should ensure that each
outlet in the department achieves the estimated profit margins.
ii)Compiling New
Menus and Wine Lists In consultation with the chef, and based on the availability of ingredients and prevailing trends, the food and beverage
manager should update and if necessary, compile new menus. New and updated wine lists should also be introduced regularly.
iii)Quality Control
The food and beverage manager should ensure quality control in terms of efficiency in all service areas, by ascertaining that the staffs are adequately trained in keeping with the standards of the unit.
iv)Manpower Development The food and beverage manager is responsible for recruitment, promotions, transfers and dismissals in the department. He should hold regular meetings with section heads, to ensure that both routine as well as projected activities of the department go on as planned. He must also give training, motivate and effectively control staff