Food & Beverage Manager

About the role

We invite you to be a part of something extraordinary at one of Australia's most highly regarded regional 5-star properties. 

Applications are open to a passionate and talented individual to lead our professional Food & Beverage team as Food & Beverage Manager at the Powerhouse Hotel Tamworth by Rydges.

Join us in creating unforgettable moments for our guests and be a part of the legacy of one of Australia's finest regional hotels. 

About Powerhouse Hotel Tamworth 

The Powerhouse Hotel Tamworth by Rydges, the city’s only 5-star property, is located in the picturesque New England region of NSW, only a 5 hour drive north-west of Sydney & nestled in the heart of Tamworth.

The Powerhouse Hotel Tamworth by Rydges features 81 luxe hotel rooms, suites and apartments and leads the way in smart luxury, stellar service and sophisticated dining at The Workshop Kitchen, Coal Bunker Bar & 6 premium Meeting & Events venues, setting the gold standard for F&B in the Tamworth region. 

About Powerhouse Hospitality…

The Powerhouse Tamworth has been a staple in regional travel for almost 40 years! 

Still owned and operated by the founding family, Powerhouse Tamworth has a long and proud history of supporting regional Australian travel and delivering exceptional service and quality.

Owner Greg Maguire has always loved the words of Richard Branson, “Train people well enough so they can leave, treat them well enough so they don't want to.”

AsFood & Beverage Manager you will lead your own exciting team of professionals and take a hands on approach to create memorable experiences through stellar service and product. 

You will also associate with world class local producers, like Jack’s Creek Beef and be involved in maintaining and curating our 3 Glass rated wine list in Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards.

Here's what you'll do:

• Curate an unforgettable and personalised experience for our guests from start to finish
• Oversee and maintain quality, sales & service in our restaurant, bar & conferencing
• Ensure products and services being delivered are consistently of the highest quality with ongoing improvement
• Lead, inspire and develop an exceptional team of hospitality professionals
• Nurture the team and provide a fun and energetic environment in which they can thrive alongside you
• Coach the F&B team to uphold service and quality standards
• Continue to enhance the loyal relationships with guests and locals to promote repeated clientele
• Maximise and identify opportunities to sell products & experiences that suit the needs of our guests
• Management of financial cost measures including beverage and wage costs
• Maintain & grow our 3 Glass rated wine list & assist in menu planning.
• Create rosters, order product & complete stocktaking in line with yearly budgets

This is how you’ll know you’re right for this role:

• Previous F&B management or supervisor experience
• Enjoy a hands on approach to management & service
• Demonstrated financial acumen in relation to running a profitable restaurant
• Sound understanding of & ability to complete back of house operations including stock takes, COG's and rostering
• An understanding of Conference & Event sales & service
• A genuine love & knowledge of great food and wine
• Ability to lead a team to success and develop those coming up in the industry
• A talent for customer service with a vibrant and outgoing nature. 

For a confidential discussion please contact General Manager, Daine Cooper at ************@evt.com or 0439 352 ***