Food and Beverage Manager

Accor Apartments & Realty; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor Apartments & Realty on the Gold Coast seeks an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to lead our restaurant, bar, banqueting and events, delivering exceptional guest experiences that create lasting impressions.

You will partner with the Head Chef to design menus, manage budgets and staff schedules, and guide the team through peak periods with calm, decisive leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience as Food & Beverage Manager or Assistant Food & Beverage Manager.
• Proven leadership to guide a team and foster a positive workplace.
• Experience managing budgets, inventory, and staff scheduling.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders; flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operational aspects of the F&B department and develop strategies to enhance guest experience and revenue.
• Mentor and guide the team to deliver memorable moments.
• Collaborate with Head/Executive Chef on menus, wine lists, and beverages.
• Handle scheduling, reporting, promotions, recruitment, inventory, and procurement.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff scheduling

Stakeholder management

High-pressure resilience

RSA qualification

Time management

Communication

Job description

Purpose

As Food & Beverage Manager you will assume full responsibility for managing every facet of our food and beverage department encompassing areas such as the restaurant, bar, banqueting, and events. This role offers you a unique platform to demonstrate your exceptional leadership abilities, gastronomic proficiency, and talent for providing extraordinary guest experiences that will leave a lasting impression.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee all operational aspects of the Food & Beverage Department and develop innovative and insightful strategies for optimising guest experience and revenue growth opportunities
• Leverage your extensive expertise to guide and mentor your team, ensuring they consistently craft memorable moments
• Collaborate closely with the Head / Executive Chef in creating menus, wine lists, and beverage offerings
• Manage all administrative and planning aspects of the department, including but not limited to scheduling, reporting, package and promotion development, recruitment, personnel management, inventory management, and ordering

Skills and Experience

• Prior experience as either a Food & Beverage Manager or Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
• Robust leadership skills to engage, inspire, and cultivate your team, fostering a positive workplace atmosphere
• Proven track record in managing budgets, overseeing inventory, and creating staff schedules
• Effective communicator with adept skills in stakeholder management, both internally and externally
• Flexibility to accommodate a varied work schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays
• Exceptional organisational skills with a knack for prioritisation and a keen sense of urgency
• Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and effectiveness when faced with high-pressure situations
• Possession of a valid RSA or an equivalent qualification for the specific Country / State / Territory