Assistant Restaurant & Bar Manager | Full Time | Petit Crenn Melbourne

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced parental leave

Wellness days

Employee discounts (IHG)

Job summary

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Food & Beverage Supervisor for Petit Crenn Melbourne, a Michelin-inspired cafe and wine bar within the InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto. You will lead the Bar and F&B team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and smooth service across Tuesday to Saturday shifts.

The role requires 2 years in a supervisory F&B role in a premium setting, strong communication, RSA certification, and a passion for hospitality.

Qualifications

• 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role in F&B, preferably high-end venues.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop team members and deliver guest experience.
• Strong knowledge of service standards, wine and cocktails, and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Bar and F&B team to deliver exceptional guest experiences (Tue–Sat).
• Manage rosters, timesheets/payroll, ordering and onboarding/training.
• Ensure service standards, food quality, and presentation meet brand standards.

Skills

F&B supervision

Team leadership

Staff training

Upselling

Stock management

Food safety

RSA

Wine knowledge

Cocktail knowledge

Job description

Be part of an incredible team in the renowned Three-Michelin starred chef Dominique Crenn's flagship cafe & wine bar in Australia!

Petit Crenn Melbourne is a 40-seat neighbourhood café and wine bar shaped by the soul of France and the energy of Australia. Classic dishes, prepared à la minute, meet thoughtful wines and cocktails, all guided by seasonality and restraint. Beautifully designed and welcoming guests, centrally located in the historic InterContinental Melbourne the Rialto.

Your day to day

Reporting to the Restaurant manager, you will lead and support the Bar and F&B team to deliver an exceptional guest experience (from Tuesday to Saturday)

Assist with essential administrative work including labour management (rosters, timesheets / payroll) ordering, and team onboarding and training; and departmental productivity goals.

Ensure service standards, food quality, and presentation consistently meet brand standards

Conduct team briefings, allocate duties, and provide on-shift coaching and support

Monitor guest satisfaction and promptly resolve feedback and service recovery opportunities

Assist with onboarding, training, and development of Food & Beverage colleagues

Drive sales through menu knowledge, upselling, and promotional activities

Maintain high standards of cleanliness, grooming, and workplace presentation

Monitor stock levels, ordering, stock rotation, and inventory control procedures

Ensure compliance with food safety, service of alcohol and workplace health and safety requirements

Work collaboratively with kitchen and hotel teams to deliver seamless service

Assist the Restaurant Manager with achieving departmental revenue and performance targets

Complete administrative and operational tasks as required

What we need from you

Valid and unrestricted work rights in Australia

Able to independently manage breakfast shifts in a busy cafe style operation.

2 years previous experience in a Food & Beverage supervisory or leadership role with a high-end specialty restaurant, bistro, wine bar, or international luxury hotel.

A passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and leading teams

A true love of good food with ability to inspire passion, enthusiasm and positivity in the team to drive an engaged, winning culture.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to engage well with both the team and guests.

Demonstrated ability to motivate, coach, and develop team members

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Sound knowledge of food and beverage service standards and operations

Experience handling guest concerns and resolving issues effectively

A high level of attention to detail and commitment to quality

A valid Victorian Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification

Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays

Understanding and demonstrated adherence to Australian food standards

Sound wine and cocktail knowledge;

WSET accreditation is desirable.

What we offer

Enhanced parental leave program

Proactive paid wellness and mental health days

Some of the best colleague discounts across IHG Hotels for accommodation and food and beverage

Perkbox platform access which offers discounts for all your favourite brands and retailers

Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support your career growth within IHG

Transfer of entitlements as you move and grow within the IHG family

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including laundry for business attire, impressive room discounts, competitive products & services discounts program.

We give every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

The company is an equal opportunity employer