Assistant Food & Beverage Manager - Premium Hotel, Melbourne

About the role

A premium international hotel in south-east Melbourne is recruiting an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to work alongside the Food & Beverage Manager and oversee restaurant, bar, conference and banquet operations. The role suits a hands-on hospitality leader who enjoys developing teams, delivering exceptional guest experiences and taking part in the day-to-day running of a busy hotel. It is a full-time, permanent position.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing daily restaurant, bar and banquet operations.
• Lead, coach and develop Food & Beverage Supervisors and Attendants.
• Ensure consistently high standards of guest service and presentation.
• Support rostering, labour management and operational cost control.
• Assist with revenue growth, profitability and departmental performance.
• Manage guest enquiries, feedback and complaints professionally.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and ongoing team training.
• Maintain food safety, workplace health and safety and hotel operating standards.
• Work closely with the Food & Beverage Manager to improve operational efficiency and guest satisfaction.

Required profile

• Previous experience as an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, Restaurant Manager or senior F&B Supervisor.
• Strong background in hotels, premium restaurants, conferencing or event operations.
• Proven experience leading and developing hospitality teams.
• Sound understanding of rostering, labour costs and operational budgets.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible approach to working across a seven-day hotel operation; previous hotel experience is highly regarded, but candidates from premium restaurant or large hospitality venue backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.

What we offer

• Salary of $79,520 plus superannuation.
• Full-time, permanent position within a globally recognised international hotel group.
• 12 complimentary hotel stays worldwide per year, subject to company policy.
• Discounted hotel accommodation for employees, friends and family.
• 25% discount on food and beverages at participating hotel outlets.
• Uniform dry cleaning provided.
• Ongoing training, professional development and career progression opportunities.