Food & Beverage Manager

Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre; Geelong; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre in Geelong, VIC, seeks a seasoned Food & Beverage leader to drive exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence across all events.

You will lead a high-performing F&B team, shape menus and branding, manage budgets, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Qualifications

• Experience leading high-performing hospitality operations.
• Strong front-of-house leadership experience.
• Experience in branding, menu development, and bringing innovative concepts to life.
• Well-developed financial and analytical skills for budgets and commercial outcomes.
• People-focused leadership with coaching, mentoring and performance development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Food & Beverage department, providing strong, visible leadership and driving excellence across all event and hospitality services.
• Recruit, develop, and retain talented team members within a dynamic and fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Oversee the successful planning and execution of all food and beverage operations, ensuring events are delivered to the highest standards.
• Proactively identify challenges and lead solutions-focused outcomes that enhance team performance and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with policies, HACCP, Workplace Health and Safety, and Quality Assurance requirements.
• Support ongoing development of operational processes, systems, and people to create a high-performing Food & Beverage function.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff development

Customer service

Job description

Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre – Geelong VIC

Nyaal Banyul is about connection—connecting people with place, ideas with purpose, and the past with the future. We're seeking passionate individuals eager to contribute to a community-driven vision. Join a team that values collaboration, creativity, and cultural respect, and help us create something truly special.

About the Role

In this role, you will play a key leadership role in delivering exceptional guest experiences and driving operational excellence, developing high-performing teams, managing budgets and resources, and ensuring the seamless delivery of world-class events.

Working closely with all operational teams, you will champion service excellence, foster a positive and accountable culture, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen our reputation as a premier hospitality and events destination.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the day-to-day operations of the Food & Beverage department, providing strong, visible leadership and driving excellence across all event and hospitality services.

Recruit, develop, and retain talented team members within a dynamic and fast-paced hospitality environment.

Oversee the successful planning and execution of all food and beverage operations, ensuring events are delivered to the highest standards.

Proactively identify challenges and lead solutions-focused outcomes that enhance both team performance and customer satisfaction.

Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, HACCP, Workplace Health and Safety, and Quality Assurance requirements.

Support the ongoing development of operational processes, systems, and people to create a high-performing and future-focused Food & Beverage function.

About you:

You will be a passionate and experienced Food & Beverage leader with a proven track record, managing high-performing hospitality operations and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

You will bring strong front-of-house leadership expertise, a genuine appreciation for food and beverage excellence, and experience in branding, menu development, and bringing innovative concepts to life.

With well-developed financial and analytical skills, you will confidently manage budgets, drive commercial outcomes, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Most importantly, you are a people-focused leader who excels at building engaged and high-performing teams through effective coaching, mentoring, training, and performance development, fostering a culture where individuals and teams can thrive.

Our Culture

At Nyaal Banyul, we honour diversity, inclusivity, and teamwork. We create a welcoming space where ideas are shared, communities thrive, and legacies are built. Our goal is to be the world’s most trusted partner in delivering impactful events.

Guided by unity, responsibility, and respect, we strive for excellence and shared success. We value collective success, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our Gender Equality Action Plan promotes inclusivity, representation, and a positive culture.

Applications close on: 9 November 2026 Noting that candidates may be contacted earlier than the above-mentioned date for interview.

Acknowledgement of Country

As operators of Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre, we Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Djilang (Geelong), the Wadawurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay respects to their Elders past and present, and thank them for gifting the venue its name, returning language to Country. Meaning ‘open your eyes to the hills’, once open, Nyaal Banyul encourages visitors to the centre to look deeply and appreciate the landscapes and history of Wadawurrung Country.