Assistant Manager Food & Beverage - Kimpton Mayfair Adelaide

Ihg Plc; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand transformation involvement

Global career pathways (IHG)

Hotel discounts

Comprehensive training

Competitive salary

Job summary

Kimpton Mayfair Adelaide is seeking an Assistant Manager Food & Beverage to bring our premium guest experiences to life across conferences, weddings, events, and hotel outlets. You will work closely with the Director of Food & Beverage to oversee seamless delivery while supporting restaurant, bar and lounge operations as required.

With 2–3 years of hotel F&B experience and prior supervisory exposure, you’ll lead teams, coordinate event operations, and maintain service standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years' Food & Beverage experience in a hotel or premium hospitality environment.
• Previous supervisory or management experience, preferably in events or banqueting.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams.
• Strong understanding of event operations and food and beverage service standards.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Current RSA and Responsible Person certification, or the ability to obtain prior to commencement.
• Hospitality qualification or equivalent experience.
• Full working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Leading event operations on the floor with warm, genuine hospitality.
• Executing conferences, weddings and events per orders and service standards.
• Coordinating event setups, food and beverage service, room changes and pack-downs.
• Acting as operational contact during events and addressing organiser requests.
• Collaborating with Events, Culinary, AV and hotel teams to deliver requirements.
• Managing last-minute changes and guest concerns with confidence.
• Monitoring labour, stock usage and operating costs with accurate recording.
• Supporting restaurant, bar and lounge operations as required.
• Coaching and supporting colleagues while upholding hotel standards and safety.

Job description

Assistant Manager Food & Beverage – Kimpton Mayfair Adelaide

Join the iconic Kimpton Mayfair Adelaide as we step into something new.

Nestled in the heart of Adelaide’s vibrant CBD, the beloved Mayfair Hotel is entering an exciting new chapter—transforming into Kimpton Mayfair Adelaide in 2027.

At Kimpton, we do things differently. We’rethe original boutique lifestyle brand—known for delivering luxury with a wink: sophisticated, yes—but never stuffy.
We create spaces that feel, experiences that connect, and moments that are personal,playful,and a little unexpected.

This is your opportunity to be part of a transformation where timeless elegance meets bold personality—bringing together the Mayfair’s distinctive character with Kimpton’s signature energy,creativityand human connection.

We are on the lookout for an Assistant Manager Food & Beverage to bring our food and beverage experiences to life, creating a deeper connection with our guests, local community and culture. Working closely with the Director of Food & Beverage, you will lead the seamless delivery of conferences, weddings and events, ensuring exceptional service and memorable experiences while supporting our restaurant, bar and lounge operations as required.

At Kimpton, food and drink are at the heart of the guest experience; our restaurants and bars are vibrant community hubs as much as they are signature hotel outlets.

A little taste of your day-to-day

• Leading event operations on the floor, ensuring warm, genuine and personalised hospitality.
• Executing conferences, weddings and events in line with confirmed event orders and agreed service standards.
• Coordinating event setups, food and beverage service, room changeovers and pack-downs.
• Acting as the key operational contact during events, responding to organiser requests and anticipating guest needs.
• Working closely with Events, Culinary, AV and wider hotel teams to ensure all event requirements are delivered seamlessly.
• Managing last-minute operational changes and guest concerns with confidence and care.
• Monitoring labour, stock usage and operating costs, ensuring accurate recording of additional consumption and charges.
• Supporting restaurant, bar and lounge operations as required.
• Coaching and supporting colleagues while maintaining compliance with hotel standards, RSA, food safety and workplace health and safety.

What we need from you

• Minimum 2–3 years' Food & Beverage experience, ideally in a hotel or premium hospitality environment.
• Previous supervisory or management experience, preferably in events or banqueting.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams.
• Strong understanding of event operations and food and beverage service standards.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and exceptional guest experiences.
• Current RSA and Responsible Person certification, or ability to obtain prior to commencement.
• Hospitality qualification or equivalent experience.
• Full working rights in Australia.

What you can expect from us

This is more than a role—it’sa chance to help shape something special.

• Be part of a once-in-a-generation brand transformation
• Join a brand that is radically inclusive,authenticand passionate
• Work in an environment that celebrates personality—where you can be 100% you
• Access IHG’s global career pathways, developmentprogramsand benefits
• Enjoy a competitive salary, hoteldiscountsand some of the best training in the business

Our culture

At Kimpton, we believe hospitality is, at its core, human.

Wedon’tfollow scripts—we follow instincts. We create experiences that are warm,intuitive,and refreshingly unscripted, where guests (and colleagues) feel seen,welcomed,and inspired.

We’reproud to be part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, where we celebratedifferences, value individuality, and create inclusive environments where everyone canbring their whole selfto work.

Sounds like you?

Even if youdon’tmeet every requirement,we’dlove to hear from you.

Come as you are—and help us create something truly special.