Food & Beverage Manager

Nestled near Bowral in the NSW Southern Highlands (an hour and a half south of Sydney CBD) you will find Peppers Craigieburn. This elegant country property offers guests a range of hotel rooms and suites, dining at its Hickory’s Restaurant and Bar, and numerous options to cater for meetings and events -with weddings being a specialty! On your days off, why not enjoy the heritage towns of the local area with their abundance of elegant boutiques, artisan shops, cafes, pubs, wineries and restaurants.

Purpose

As Food & Beverage Manager you will assume full responsibility for managing every facet of the food and beverage department at Peppers Craigieburn including areas such as the restaurant, bar, banqueting, and events. This role offers you a unique platform to demonstrate your exceptional leadership abilities, and talent for providing extraordinary guest experiences that will leave a lasting impression.

Working in partnership with our highly supportive General Manager, we invite applications from experienced Food & Beverage Assistant Managers and above who are eager for a fresh career opportunity.

The comprehensive package features a competitive base salary of $85,000, inclusive of onsite accommodation. Your lodging will be in a shared cottage, boasting a private bedroom with ensuite facilities, alongside communal living and cooking areas for added convenience and comfort.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee all operational aspects of the Food & Beverage Department and develop innovative and insightful strategies for optimising guest experience and revenue growth opportunities
• Leverage your extensive expertise to guide and mentor your team, ensuring they consistently craft memorable moments
• Collaborate closely with the Head / Executive Chef in creating menus, wine lists, and beverage offerings
• Manage all administrative and planning aspects of the department, including but not limited to scheduling, reporting, package and promotion development, recruitment, personnel management, inventory management, and ordering

Skills & Experience

• Prior experience as either a Food & Beverage Manager or Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
• Robust leadership skills to engage, inspire, and cultivate your team, fostering a positive workplace atmosphere
• Proven track record in managing budgets, overseeing inventory, and creating staff schedules
• Effective communicator with adept skills in stakeholder management, both internally and externally
• Flexibility to accommodate a varied work schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays
• Exceptional organisational skills with a knack for prioritisation and a keen sense of urgency
• Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and effectiveness when faced with high-pressure situations
• Possession of a valid RSA or an equivalent qualification for the specific Country / State / Territory

Employing Entity: Craigieburn Resort Pty Ltd, Employment Status: Full Time

 Accor Benefits

• ALL Heartist Membership - Take advantage of discounts on accommodation and Food & Beverage worldwide!
• Family & Friends Discounts - Available on a range of accommodation, services and events for those who mean the most to you
• Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program - Earn status & reward points on your worldwide stays
• Learn Your Way - Support your career development with access to Accor’s industry leading training platforms, Accor Academy and Typsy
• Build Your Network - With more than 300,000 Accor professionals globally sharing the same guest passion, you have the ability to grow your hospitality network worldwide
• Worldwide Opportunities - We are a world leading hotel operator! With over 400 hotels in the Pacific and more than 5,000 across 110 countries, offering limitless opportunities to grow your career

At Accor, we welcome you as you are. We help you grow and learn, so that work brings purpose to your life. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Accor is an inclusive company, building diverse teams across the globe.

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