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Lead the Food & Beverage Team at the Brisbane German Club
The Brisbane German Club, a vibrant hub celebrating German culture in the heart of Brisbane, is seeking a passionate and experienced Food & Beverage Manager to lead our service team.
The Club is now celebrating its 141st year, cementing its position as Queensland’s longest-running ethnic club, and this year our Oktoberfest is itself celebrating its 50th year in Brisbane!
We have a strong following and a formidable reputation for being the prominent custodians of German customs, entertainment, Bier, and cuisine in Brisbane.
About the Role:
In this leadership role, you'll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our food and beverage service, ensuring a seamless and exceptional experience for our members and guests. You'll lead a dedicated team, manage stock control, assist in developing menus that celebrate German cuisine, and contribute to the overall success of the Club.
What you'll bring:
- An impeccable knowledge and appreciation of Bier (the real Bier, not just beer)
- Minimum 2 years experience in a Food & Beverage management role
- Understand, appreciate, celebrate, and revere Reinheitsgebot
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a team
- An impeccable knowledge and appreciation of Bier (the real Bier, not just beer)
- Strong understanding of food and beverage service operations
- Excellent stock control background and experience with supplier negotiation and managing extended lead times on imported product lines
- An ingrained passion and lived experience of German culture and language
- Experience in menu development and costing
- An impeccable knowledge and appreciation of Bier (the real Bier, not just beer)
- The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and on varying scales, from simple restaurant service right through to major events
- A positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Oh, and also we should probably mention, an impeccable knowledge and appreciation of Bier (the real Bier, not just beer)
What we offer:
- The opportunity to lead a team in a fun and culturally rich environment
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Make a difference in a historic Brisbane institution
- Free onsite parking (and close to Woolloongabba Busway)
- Staff meals
- Daily knock-off drink
- Venue discounts
We encourage applications from hospitality professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional service and eager to champion German culture.
The position will be a salaried full-time position and require some nights, weekends, some public holidays, and occasional split shifts.
Direct applicants only.
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 start date for role: 01 June 2024
- Expected salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per year
