AddressThe Athenaeum Club, one of Melbourne's most prestigious establishments, seeks a proactive, organised, and energetic individual to join the team as a Food and Beverage Supervisor.
This is a rare opportunity to join a long established highly regarded city Club. Our current F&B Supervisor is leaving us to travel the world.
You'll be responsible for coordinating and supervising the delivery of service in the Club's Bar, Restaurant and for a high volume of events and private functions that fill the Club's calendar on an annual basis. Such events include meetings, corporate functions, leisure events, weddings, cocktail parties, sporting events and special themed events. Working closely with and reporting to the F&B Services Manager, you will supervise the service delivery across 7 floors, often multiple events simultaneously.
In this hands on role you will liaise with all levels of staff and management to ensure perfect event delivery with a focus on quality and attention to detail. Leading by example you will provide your growing team with regular training, coaching, appraisals and performance management.
The successful applicant will:
- Have a proven track record in a similar role - either as a team leader or current supervisor
- Display excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills
- Be well groomed
- Have strong Food and Beverage skills including a la carte and fine dining skills
- Be able to train and lead others
- Display an uncompromising focus on attention to detail
- Have an ability to manage conflict and solve problems
- Flexibility with working hours - day and evening shifts involved
- Have a good memory and flair for creativity
- Be patient and have a sense of humour
In return the Club will provide you with:
- A safe and friendly work environment
- Necessary training and professional development
- A staff wellness program
- A reward and recognition program
- Access to an EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Complimentary staff meals
- A suit allowance after your probationary period ends and weekly dry cleaning of your suit
- Uber vouchers when working late
- Staff social program including dinners, annual party and quarterly drinks
- Wine discounts
In addition to building and maintaining existing member relationships and repeat custom you'll be helping keep our first-class banquet product fresh and inviting. With a passion for hospitality and keen eye for detail, you have mature communication and negotiation skills, are a highly effective organiser, and you excel under pressure. You display our values of trust, integrity, honesty and respect and will be supportive of our vision to be the Best Club in the World.
The Food and Beverage outlets are closed on weekends with only an occasional private function on a Saturday or Sunday.
The Club offers a great work-life balance with very few weekends required, no public holidays (except Christmas Day when we open for lunch), and reasonable and controlled working hours each week.
Interested? We look forward to your application, including a cover letter which details why you are interested in our role.
Please, only candidates who can legally work full time in Australia should apply. No Holiday or Student Visa applicants. Previous applicants need not apply.
Please be advised that we will only be contacting candidates successful in reaching the interview stage. We sincerely thank you for your interest and time.
The Athenaeum Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.
