Precinct Director of Food & Beverage

About the role

Accor is recruiting a Precinct Director of Food & Beverage for its Sydney Olympic Park precinct, which brings together three brands: Pullman, Novotel and Ibis. The role oversees the Culinary, Conference & Events, Bacar, Boulevard Brasserie, Brewery Bar & Kitchen and Room Service teams as a single integrated operation, working alongside the Executive Committee and assisting the General Manager in delivering exceptional F&B experiences.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the Culinary, Conference & Events, Bacar, Boulevard Brasserie, Brewery Bar & Kitchen and Room Service teams.
• Embed brand standards across the complex through regular self-audits and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Sales & Marketing, Front Office and Housekeeping for seamless service.
• Analyse guest satisfaction data and act on it to improve scores and ratings.
• Take accountability for financial performance: manage rosters, wage costs, food and beverage expenses and controllable costs to budget.
• Lead, develop and support F&B leaders, including a succession plan, performance management and guidance to Outlet Managers and Culinary leaders.
• Run training programmes aligned with Accor brand and service standards.
• Maximise revenue by reviewing occupancy and rates, and drive upselling, promotions and walk-in conversion.
• Ensure compliance with WHS, RSA, liquor licensing and the Accor InterREACT programme, and with financial, credit and cash security policies.
• Build familiarity with VIP and regular guests to deliver personalised experiences.

Required profile

• Proven F&B management experience in a high-volume premium or luxury hotel, across multiple outlets.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and give strategic direction to a multi-skilled team, and proven experience leading teams across brands.
• Strong financial acumen, including labour cost, P&L analysis and forecasting.
• Excellent people management, interpersonal and influencing skills, and strong client and supplier relationships, especially with event clients and corporate stakeholders.
• Current RSA certification and sound knowledge of liquor licensing requirements.
• Genuine passion for hospitality and a guest-first attitude.

What we offer

• A collaborative, multi-brand precinct team in a dynamic location.
• Extensive career development opportunities within Accor Hotels.
• Staff benefits, worldwide discounts and wellbeing programs.