Director of Food & Beverage – Pullman & ibis Brisbane Airport

Brisbane Airport Hotels Group; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group is seeking a Director of Food & Beverage to oversee food services across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and organizational skills, with a deep understanding of food trends and operational excellence. This role involves managing a dedicated team and enhancing the service standards through innovative strategies.

Benefits

Monthly social events

Accor discounts on accommodation worldwide

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as Food and Beverage Manager in a leading 5-star hotel.
• Solid knowledge of federal and state legislation in the food and beverage industry.
• Hands-on management style with proven leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Manage food service operations across all hotels.
• Develop talent pipeline through coaching and training.
• Implement safety and hygiene procedures.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Financial Acumen

Job description

Director of Food & Beverage – Pullman & ibis Brisbane Airport

The Brisbane Airport Hotels Group encompasses the Pullman, Novotel and ibis Brisbane Airport Hotels, as well as the Brisbane Airport Conference Centre. With 532 guest rooms, 3 restaurants, Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, Executive Lounge and 12 meeting spaces, collectively totaling 1800m2. Located at the Brisbane Airport Domestic Terminal, it is the first accommodation, meeting and event space to be developed in this precinct.

Brisbane Airport Hotels Group is currently seeking a Director of Food and Beverage to manage a dynamic and professional Food Service Offering throughout all ibis and Pullman Hotels. Working alongside the Executive Chef and reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of the department.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strong organisational and operational skills and must be a natural leader.
• Showcase excellent project management skills.
• Ensure the development of a strong food & beverage talent pipeline through a strategic approach to learning and development, coaching and identification of high-performing team members.
• Offer a strong focus on training and team development.
• Develop various short-term and long-term plans.
• Must be strong in administration, time management and analytical processes.
• Implement new changes in policies and procedures to improve the overall service standards and quality.
• Provide innovative strategies on sales and marketing.
• Implement safety and hygiene procedures.
• Excellent understanding of budgets, forecasts and various other financials.
• Ambitious, outgoing and flexible personality.
• Maintaining brand awareness and a modern approach to challenges.

To be successful in this role you should demonstrate:

• Must have minimum 5 years’ experience as Food and Beverage Manager or Assistant Food and Beverage Director within leading 5-star hotels.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current food trends and culinary techniques.
• Solid knowledge of relevant federal and state legislation impacting the food, beverage and catering industry and workplace environments.
• Confident and collaborative communication and working style that encourages client, customer feedback and demonstrates a high level of professionalism at all times.
• Proven ability to manage, train and roster the team in line with set budgets.
• Knowledge of online ordering systems and/or inventory control systems.
• Hands-on management style with proven leadership qualities.
• Effective communication skills with hotel staff, management and suppliers.
• Computer literate with strong administration skills.
• Flexible working hours including the ability to work weekends, public holidays, morning and night shifts.

What we can offer you:

• Monthly social events
• Accor discounts on accommodation worldwide