Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

About the role

Vibe Hotel Darling Harbour in Sydney is recruiting a full-time Assistant Food & Beverage Manager. You will take greater ownership of daily Food & Beverage operations while developing your leadership career, supporting the team to deliver exceptional dining experiences and helping guests feel welcomed and valued.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Food & Beverage team during service and coordinate day-to-day venue operations
• Coach and support team members, and monitor service standards and guest feedback
• Support rostering, labour coordination and operational planning
• Assist with stock management, ordering and inventory control
• Identify service improvements from guest feedback and build relationships across hotel departments
• Support onboarding, training and development, and maintain compliance with food safety, alcohol service and health and safety requirements

Required profile

• Previous experience as an Assistant Manager, Bar Manager, Restaurant Manager or Food & Beverage Supervisor
• Experience leading or supervising F&B, restaurant, bar or hospitality teams
• Understanding of labour management, stock control and operational efficiency
• Flexible to work a rotating roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Unrestricted full-time Australian working rights; no sponsorship required

Required skills

• Strong beverage and bar expertise, including wine, spirits, cocktails and premium guest service
• Coaching, communication and guest service skills, with experience handling service recovery
• Preferred: Responsible Service of Alcohol and Food Safety or Food Handling certification; a Diploma or Degree in Hospitality Management, Business or a related field is preferred but not essential

What we offer

• Career development through ACADEME and Genie, with hands-on experience and clear pathways
• Hotel stays, dining discounts, entertainment savings and everyday deals
• Supportive leave options and a collaborative, inclusive culture