Food and Beverage Duty Manager

Food and Beverage Duty Manager

About the role:

Reporting to the Executive Assistant Manager i/c Food & Beverage, the Food & Beverage Duty Manager is to support, assist and lead the Food & Beverage team in delivering a positive experience across a number of venues whilst meeting the hotels business objectives. This is a fantastic opportunity with great potential for the right person, to have input in a hotel that has a number of exciting dining options.

Key aspects of the role include:

• With exceptional presentation and communication skills will take a hands on attitude in driving restaurant and bar operations and resolve issues when required.
• Take an active role in training and developing team members.
• Lead a dynamic and motivated team with the ability to multi task at all times.
• Assist in ordering, beverage inventory control and supporting the hotels operating point of sale systems.
• Oversee the manpower and rostering controls and adjust as required.
• Provide operational support to the Banquet and Events service team.
• Display an entrepreneurial style of leadership with drive ensuring an effective Food and Beverage management team.
• Work as part of the venue leadership team to instill a culture of superior customer service leaving the customer 'wanting more'

About you:

As a self-motivated, passionate and focused individual you will possess the following attributes:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Food & Beverage leadership position.
• Extensive food and wine knowledge – local and international.
• Immaculate presentation paralleled with your service delivery.
• Ability to share your knowledge, train, manage and mentor both restaurant and bar staff.
• An enormous passion for providing guests with exceptional service.
• Keen interest in craft beers, premium spirits, wines and proficient coffee skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Professional, personable and driven.
• Strong team player.

A current Western Australian Approved Managers Liquor Licence is required.

Must be eligible to work full time in Australia, be a permanent resident or citizen.

A National Police Certificate will be requested for this role.

We expect our team members to be extremely focused on delivering the best experience in the city.  They must have the very highest standards and a fanatical attention to detail around product service and guest relations.

If this is the opportunity you've been looking for, then we would love to hear from you.

About the hotel

Staying true to our heritage, we have retained the original grandeur of the Melbourne Hotels 1897 design, whilst the addition of the new modern architectural build reflects the ever-changing landscape of our city. 

Expect a unique hotel experience. We cut through the noise to make things simple, giving our guests a bespoke stay with a personal touch. We offer a mix of 73 heritage and contemporary guest rooms and a superb range of food and beverage venues including DeBaun and Co, Grand Orient Cantonese Restaurant, Aurora Rooftop Bar, extensive banqueting facilities and Keisuke Ramen Noodle Bar.