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Bimbadgen Estateare currently seeking a passionate and experienced Food & Beverage Managerto join our team.
As the Food & Beverage Manager you will help to lead our hospitality venues on a day-to-day basis across all things Food & Beverage.
Your operational departments will include ESCA Restaurant, Bimbadgen Cellar Door & Woodfire Pizza & Palmers Lane Weddings & Events.
This role will work closely our Hospitality Operations Manager and General Manager to drive revenue growth, enhance guest satisfaction, and uphold our brand's reputation for excellence.
This is truly an amazing opportunity to take the next step in your career in a market leading winery and tourism destination.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maximise profitability and achieve F&B sales budgets.
- Ensure quality and ongoing training is implemented within all departments.
- Daily review & adaption of rosters to reflect business levels.
- Assisting the venues to ensure reservation and customer spend maximisation.
- Providing very hands-on leadership and mentoring of the hospitality team and foster a culture of excellence and teamwork.
- Hold regular communication meetings with all Food & Beverage staff.
- Collaborate with the outlet and marketing teams to develop a calendar of events for each outlet that drives customer visitation and satisfaction.
- Cultivate relationships with guests, wine club members, local businesses and industry partners to enhance brand loyalty and drive sales.
- Ensure compliance with all licensing, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in hospitality management, preferably within the wine or luxury hospitality industry.
- Experience in regional hospitality/tourism operations is desirable.
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and motivating high-performing teams.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, with a focus on delivering outstanding guest service.
- A business mindset with the ability to analyse results, identify opportunities, and drive measurable improvements.
- Knowledge of wine and a passion for sharing that knowledge with others.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays – this is a hands-on role with the expectation to be in and around outlets during its busiest services.
BENEFITS
We offer a supportive and fun work environment and the opportunity for professional growth through our extensive hospitality operations. Benefits include:
- Generous wine and dining discounts.
- Access to free training and development.
- Birthday Leave.
- Discounted wines and exclusive access to special events.
- Professional development opportunities to grow your career in the wine and hospitality industry.
ABOUT BIMBADGEN
Situated in Pokolbin within the Hunter Valley, Bimbadgen is an iconic winery, restaurant, event, and tourism operator. Bimbadgen proudly sits within the Mulpha International portfolio, with sister properties in the InterContinental Sydney, Hayman Island, and Sanctuary Cove, amongst many more hospitality venues across NSW and QLD.
ABOUT MULPHA
Mulpha is one of Australia's most experienced real estate and hospitality investors, with highly specialised operational management and development capability. The Group has an extensive portfolio of real estate, property development, hospitality, education, and private equity assets, and invests in some of the fastest growing and most vibrant economies including Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Malaysia.
To find out more, visit mulpha.com.au and bimbadgen.com.au
APPLICATIONS
To apply, please apply online with your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and accomplishments.
