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SalaryBEECHMONT ESTATE (formerly Hazelwood Estate) is a privately-owned estate just outside the small township of Beechmont, near Binna Burra in the Scenic Rim region of South-East Queensland. Just 90 minutes from Brisbane and 45 minutes from the Gold Coast, the 75-acre property neighbours the World Heritage listed Lamington National Park.
Guests can escape to Beechmont Estate to taste the region's finest and freshest ingredients, sip a drink on the sunset terrace, enjoy a scenic bush walking trail, or retreat in five-star luxury.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are looking for a highly experienced, professional Food & Beverage Manager to oversee our Food & Beverage department and help to lead the food and beverage team at the estate and in The Paddock restaurant. The Paddock is a chef-hatted a la carte restaurant that delivers unpretentious, wholesome fare that celebrates the quality of the local produce.
As Food & Beverage Manager at Beechmont Estate, you will be responsible for managing the Food & Beverage staff throughout the venue, including:
- Overseeing all F&B/restaurant operations at the estate;
- Coordination & delivery of excellent customer service experiences;
- Developing, implementing & maintaining superior service standards to exceed guest expectations;
- Working towards business & financial objectives for a profitable & efficient F&B operation;
- Implementing strategies & systems to drive revenue & business growth;
- Ensuring customer satisfaction across all aspects of F&B operations, including reviewing & advising on customer complaint processes;
- Maintaining F&B policy, procedure, business & culture objectives;
- Working with Chefs on menu development & costing;
- Overseeing all F&B stock control & management for the estate, including purchasing & pricing;
- Overseeing staff recruitment, progression & training/development;
- Overseeing rostering, wages & employee requirements to ensure labour demands & budgets are met;
- Implementing succession planning programs that focus on staff development & progression;
- Financial management including cost control, budgeting & financial planning; and
- Ensuring the estate/restaurant are compliant with all WHS requirements, health regulations & safety standards.
Full-Time Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000
ABOUT YOU:
To be considered for this exciting opportunity as Food & Beverage Manager at Beechmont Estate, you will need to be/have:
- At least 3+ years of hospitality management experience;
- Hospitality Management training preferred;
- Experience at senior management level;
- Extensive experience in Food & Beverage, preferably within luxury resorts or fine-dining restaurants;
- Strong leadership & management skills with the ability to oversee a large F&B team;
- Demonstrated abilities in team builing, training & mentoring;
- Ability to work well under pressure;
- Explempary organisational skills;
- Excellent communication & time management skills;
- Strong business acumen & financial/budgeting knowlege;
- A natural communicator who finds it easy to inspire a team & wow the guests;
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel & Word;
- Experience with RMS & Seven Rooms is a bonus;
- Impeccable personal presentation;
- A reliable & flexible attitude; and
- A commitment & passion for delivering exception F&B service.
ABOUT US:
At Beechmont Estate, we offer much more than just on-site opportunities. Beechmont Estate operates as part of the Northern Escape Collection, a collection of hotels and luxury lodges across Queensland.
The Northern Escape Collection currently includes Orpheus Island Lodge, Pelorus Island, Beechmont Estate and Mt Mulligan Lodge.
The Northern Escape collection is part of the Morris Group of companies, incorporating a diverse collection of businesses spread across Australia and the world in industries including tourism, hospitality, aviation and technology.
Morris Group also includes Colonial Leisure Group, offering a diverse array of hospitality experiences that includes breweries, pubs, restaurants and resorts. After starting with CBCo Brewing in Margaret River WA almost 20 years ago, Colonial Leisure Group also operates a second brewery in Melbourne and has venues including the Albert Park Hotel, Portsea Hotel, Railway Club Hotel, Half Moon, The Vincent, O'Connell's and Lucky Coq in Victoria and the Julatten Hotel in Queensland.
Morris Group is also the operator of The Ville Resort-Casino in Townsville QLD, offering guests the opportunity for a fleeting escape or a lingering slice of solitude with hotel resort accommodation and world-class cuisine in a tropical paradise setting.
If you excel in delivering the highest level of service and management, we want to hear from you.
Summary of role requirements:
- Flexible hours available
- 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
- Working rights required for this role
- Expected salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per year
