F&B Operations Leader for Premium Hotel & Events

Moncel; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne is seeking a Food & Beverage Operations Manager to lead dining, conferencing and events across the venue. You will be a hands-on, visible leader who drives service excellence, commercial results and memorable guest experiences in a historic Melbourne hotel.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will develop talent, optimise operations and collaborate with the Executive Chef and hotel leadership to elevate guest satisfaction and business performance.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years' leadership in hotel F&B operations.
• Strong experience in conferencing and events within a hotel.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead all F&B, conferencing and events operations.
• Drive guest satisfaction and service excellence.
• Deliver revenue, profitability and productivity targets.
• Maximise venue utilisation and identify growth opportunities.
• Manage labour costs, rostering, inventory and suppliers.
• Oversee conferences, meetings, weddings and events.
• Recruit, coach and develop high-performing teams.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and accountable culture.
• Ensure food safety, liquor licensing and WHS compliance.
• Partner with leadership to enhance guest experience and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership experience

Conferencing & events

Commercial acumen

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Proactive leadership

Hospitality adaptability

Guest experience focus

Job description

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne is seeking a Food & Beverage Operations Manager to lead dining, conferencing and events across the venue. You will be a hands-on, visible leader who drives service excellence, commercial results and memorable guest experiences in a historic Melbourne hotel.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will develop talent, optimise operations and collaborate with the Executive Chef and hotel leadership to elevate guest satisfaction and business performance.