Group Food and Beverage Manager

Area 51 BNE; Brisbane; Vor Ort; AUD 75.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Area 51 BNE is seeking an experienced Group F&B Manager to oversee café operations across QLD and NSW. You will drive food service standards, manage budgets, and lead high-volume teams in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

The role focuses on establishing SOPs, food safety, customer experience, and event catering for family-friendly venues. Weekend rosters apply, with collaboration from Venue Managers to sustain growth and seasonal offerings.

Qualifikationen

• Food Safety Supervisor (mandatory)
• Strong background in Food & Beverage, especially working in high volume fast paced kitchen environment with management experience in leading teams and developing people
• Demonstrated experience in event planning and process improvement
• Strong creative thinking and innovation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Proficiency in project management and coordination
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Aufgaben

• Drive consistency, presentation and food service standards across the group
• Ensure COGs is maintained to appropriate KPI
• Review and maintain PAR levels for each venue
• Regularly inspect kitchen/café facilities to ensure asset compliance (i.e. cleaning checklists, appliances, cold rooms, freezers, deep fryers, vents, basins, preparation tables etc)
• Regularly monitor stock levels, orders and deliveries in preparation for weekend and peak operational periods
• Oversee and manage speed of service, quality control and food safety compliance at all venues
• Kitchen/café operations are to be consistent and compliant in food safety, handling and food allergens
• Ensure readiness that all venue café/kitchens are acceptable for both internal and external food safety auditing
• Keep a pulse on industry trends, and customer feedback to consistently innovate and refresh the café/ Party offerings

Kenntnisse

F&B Management

Kitchen Operations

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Food Safety

Jobbeschreibung

As our Area 51 Group F&B Manager, you will be responsible for managing our café operations across a diverse portfolio of all our locations in QLD and NSW. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in F&B/Café/ Hospitality management, with exceptional communication skills, new kitchen openings, setting and maintaining standard operating procedures and a passion for driving success

Bring your innovative ideas to life, foster a spirit of celebration, and make each party a cherished memory for our young guests and their families

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Food & Beverage Operations

Drive consistency, presentation and food service standards across the group

Ensure COGs is maintained to appropriate KPI

Review and maintain PAR levels for each venue

Regularly inspect kitchen/café facilities to ensure asset compliance (i.e. cleaning checklists, appliances, cold rooms, freezers, deep fryers, vents, basins, preparation tables etc)

Regularly monitor stock levels, orders and deliveries in preparation for weekend and peak operational periods

Oversee and manage speed of service, quality control and food safety compliance at all venues

Kitchen/café operations are to be consistent and compliant in food safety, handling and food allergens

Ensure readiness that all venue café/kitchens are acceptable for both internal and external food safety auditing

Keep a pulse on industry trends, and customer feedback to consistently innovate and refresh the café/ Party offerings (including weekly/monthly special offerings)

Customer Focus

Develop customer centric approach to café/kitchen operations

Interact with suppliers/customers to understand their needs and ensure an exceptional experience

Respond to customer queries, concerns and complaints handling

Ensure all food is delivered as per schedule for parties (tailored to meet individual customer needs and any food allergens)

Coach, mentor, and support kitchen staff and supervisors (FOH and BOH)

Develop and review consistent training and development course material

Review booking data, staff availability, and operational needs to adjust staffing levels accordingly, maintaining both efficiency and service quality with Venue Managers

Experience and Skills required:

Food Safety Supervisor (mandatory)

Strong background in Food & Beverage, especially working in high volume fast paced kitchen environment with management experience in leading teamsand developing people

Demonstrated experience in event planning and process improvement

Strong creative thinking and innovation skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities

Proficiency in project management and coordination

Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

In addition to the attributes mentioned above, to be considered for this role you will need:

Full Right to work in Australia

Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card), or must obtain prior to commencement

Current CPR / First Aid Certificate, or ability to obtain

This role is a full time role, with weekend work on a rotating roster as required.