Food and Beverage Supervisor - QT Canberra

EVT Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off dining and stays across EVT酒店

Movie tickets and discounts on Gold/Th

Seasonal perks at Thredbo

Rapid career growth across our hotel &

Paid parental leave

Job summary

QT Canberra, part of EVT Group, is seeking an experienced events supervisor to lead the Conferencing & Events F&B team across high‑volume events. You will oversee setup, service and breakdown of function spaces, ensure delivering exceptional food and beverage experiences, and collaborate with kitchen, banquets and events staff.

Join a dynamic team committed to Daymaker service values. The role requires flexibility for varied shifts, leadership from the front, and a focus on safety and guest

Qualifications

• 1+ years in food and beverage or events supervision in high-volume venues.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team through busy event schedules.
• Strong organisational and communication skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the Conferencing & Events F&B team with hands-on leadership during bump-in, service and bump-out.
• Oversee set-up, service and breakdown of function rooms per run sheets and client requirements.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality F&B delivery across conferences, meetings, weddings, and social events.
• Coordinate with Conference & Events, Kitchen and Banquets teams for seamless delivery.
• Monitor stock, equipment and AV/furniture setups, addressing gaps during events.
• Train, coach and roster team members to maintain service standards.
• Respond to guest and client requests promptly and professionally.
• Maintain WHS compliance across all spaces.
• Assist with cashiering, reporting and administrative duties as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Decision-making under pressure

Food safety knowledge

Shift flexibility

Job description

About EVT: QT Canberra is part of EVT, one of Australasia’s market-leading experience creators offering careers that can take you wherever you want to go across entertainment, ventures, and travel. In a world of cookie cutter experiences, here at EVT we believe in changing the game. It’s why we all call ourselves Daymakers - because each day is a chance to add the wow factor for our customers and continually grow in our own careers.

QT Hotels & Resorts is EVT’s premium lifestyle hotel brand, with locations in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Pioneers behind the philosophy of ‘unexpected and unrequested’, with every guest engagement presenting an opportunity to delight, and every QT property inspired by local influence with signature quirk. And our people? With personalities as diverse as each property, individuality is more than encouraged.

EVT has an endless range of roles and careers paths to explore across over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection and Australia’s most loved year round alpine resort, Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few. Once you’re in, there’s no limits on where your career could take you.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the Conferencing & Events F&B team, providing clear direction and hands-on leadership during bump-in, service, and bump-out.
• Oversee the set-up, service, and breakdown of function rooms and event spaces in line with event run sheets and client requirements.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality food and beverage delivery across conferences, meetings, weddings, and social events of varying formats and sizes.
• Liaise closely with the Conference & Events, Kitchen, and Banquets teams to coordinate seamless event delivery.
• Monitor stock levels, equipment, and AV/furniture set-ups, addressing any gaps before and during events.
• Train, coach, and roster team members, fostering a positive culture and consistent service standards.
• Respond to guest and client requests promptly, resolving any issues on the day with professionalism.
• Maintain compliance with hotel policies, procedures, and WH&S guidelines across all event spaces.
• Assist with cashiering, reporting, and administrative duties as required.

What You’ll Bring

• 1+ years of experience in food and beverage or events supervision, ideally within a hotel, conference centre, or similar high-volume environment.
• Proven ability to lead a team confidently through busy, fast-changing event schedules.
• Comfortable working across a variety of event styles, from corporate conferences to large-scale celebrations.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with sound decision-making under pressure.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and WH&S practices.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends around the events calendar.
• A hands-on leader who leads from the front and brings out the best in the team.

How You Work

• Daymaker ethos — no one’s too big for the small things.
• Inclusive leader — values diverse perspectives; builds belonging.
• Owner’s mindset — acts on data/feedback; ships improvements.

Perks from Day One

As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels - no ivory towers.

• 50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more.
• $2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar.
• Seasonal perks at Thredbo.
• Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network.
• Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.