Beverage Manager

W Hotels; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Mentor/Buddy Program

Career Advancement

Prime Location

Exclusive Discounts

Community Engagement

Award-Winning Workplace

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

W Melbourne seeks a Beverage Manager to lead the beverage program across all venues, drive revenue, and ensure service excellence in a luxury setting.

You will develop concepts, manage costs, train staff, and build strong supplier relationships while mentoring diverse teams. This role requires a Victorian RSA and 3+ years in F&B leadership with an international luxury hotel chain, available full-time and on-site in Melbourne.

Qualifications

• A Victorian RSA and full-time availability with valid Australian working rights.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in F&B leadership with an international luxury hotel.
• In-depth knowledge of drinks: wine, spirits, cocktails, beer, sake, champagne.
• Strong cost control, inventory, and cash-handling practices.
• Proven revenue optimization and P&L management.
• Leadership, mentoring, and training of diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a hotel-wide beverage strategy to maximise revenue.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire the beverage team across all venues.
• Manage cost, inventory, supplier relationships, and menu costing.
• Collaborate with leadership to drive guest experiences and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Beverage leadership

F&B operations

Financial acumen

Guest service excellence

Education

Victorian RSA certification

Job description

Additional Information

Job Number26125664
Job CategoryFood and Beverage & Culinary
Location408 Flinders Lane, Melbourne Victo 3000, Australia VIEW ON MAP
ScheduleFull Time
Located Remotely?N
Position Type Management
W Melbourne is on the hunt for a dynamic Beverage Manager to join our vibrant tribe!
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for beverage, luxury hospitality, and creating unforgettable guest experiences? W Melbourne is searching for a Beverage Manager who thrives in fast-paced environments, inspires high-performing teams, pushes boundaries, and leads with bold innovation. If you're interested, read more!

Why Choose W Melbourne?

• Competitive Salary and Reviews: Benefit from a competitive salary and salary review every March.
• Mentor/Buddy Program: Benefit from our mentor/buddy program and thrive in a diverse, collaborative environment where we set you up for success.
• Career Advancement: Grow your career with Marriott International, with opportunities for interstate and global transfers through internal channels.
• Prime Location: Work in Melbourne CBD, conveniently close to public transport and public parking spaces.
• Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy 35% off food and beverages at W Melbourne, plus global room night discounts from Marriott International for you and your loved ones.
• Community and Talent Engagement: Participate in W Melbourne's Take Care initiatives and contribute to meaningful community service projects.
• Award-Winning Workplace: Be part of our success, working at a Certified Great Place to Work, with accolades including a Two Hatted Restaurant, Best Deluxe Restaurant, Award-Winning Event Spaces, and Award-Winning Bar Design.
• Employee Referral Bonus: Take advantage of our employee referral bonus and enjoy working alongside your tribe.

What We Expect Of You

• A current Victorian RSA, full-time availability and valid Australian working rights is essential. Sponsorship is not offered for this role
• Minimum 3 years' experience as in a F&B Leadership role with an international luxury hotel chain, with demonstrated success managing multiple F&B concepts and operations.
• Technical knowledge of drinks including: Wine, spirits, cocktails, beer, sake, Japanese whisky, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, and more
• Operational skills including: Cocktail preparation, wine service, stock control
• Knowledge and understanding of financial knowledge, such as inventory, costs, expenses, and all cash handling procedures and policies
• Driven for Results; setting high standards of performance for self and others; assumes responsibility for work objectives; initiating and monitoring progress towards accomplishment goals; proactively acts and goes above and beyond
• Proven track record in revenue optimization and P&L management, with ability to analyse financial data to implement strategic improvements and increase departmental profitability
• Strong leadership qualities with experience developing and mentoring diverse teams, implementing training programs, and fostering a culture of excellence in guest service
• Expert knowledge of food and beverage trends, innovative menu development, and premium wine/spirits curation specific to the Australian luxury hospitality market, supported by relevant industry certifications
• Experience working with Brand standards and Luxury Quality audits
• Confidence engaging with guests, and leading and working as part of a team
• Embody a polished professionalism with an audacious approach to creativity; and to be a playful individual who is passionate in creating memorable guest experiences

A Glance At What You Will Do

The Beverage Manager is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the beverage function across W Melbourne, driving beverage revenue, profitability, innovation and service excellence across all hotel venues and beverage touchpoints.

• Develop and execute a hotel-wide beverage strategy that maximises revenue and delivers distinctive beverage experiences aligned to the individual identity of each venue.
• The role is commercially focused and highly guest-facing, combining revenue generation, beverage innovation, cost management, inventory control, supplier relationships, training and staff development
• Ensure that beverage is treated as a significant commercial driver of the hotel's overall F&B performance, rather than simply an operational support function
• Establish menu development processes including: Concept, Recipe development, Costing, Pricing, Testing, Photography, Menu design, Staff training, Launch
• Work with the Food and Beverage leadership team to determine areas of concern and develop strategies to improve the department's financial performance
• Drive innovation by staying ahead of market trends and introducing new F&B experiences
• Build strong relationships with key beverage suppliers and distributors, negotiatinh pricing, rebates, incentives and commercial agreements
• Engage, mentor, and inspire your team to deliver exceptional service and elevate the guest experience

Ready to Create Epic Moments?

W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We’re constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We’re constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.