Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

The role

The Assistant Food & Beverage Manager is a leadership position the second in charge of the department responsible for ensuring the Hospitality Department is successful through delivering the highest standard of service.

Our Assistant Food and Beverage Manager owns the execution of service on the floor responsible for a team of Hospitality Duty Managers and Supervisors to ensure the delivery is seamless. This is a hands-on client focused leadership role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations. The Assistant Food & Beverage Manager will be required to lead and train a team of casual staff to deliver on these objectives whilst focusing on continual improvement for the department and its policies and procedures.

Responsible for the financial efficiencies when on shift and maximising revenue opportunities as well as ensuring all occupational health and safety procedures are maintained and adhered to fostering a culture of Zero Harm amongst the team. You will lead by example and strive for constant improvement in the department daily.

You will be an integral leadership figure within our Hospitality Team used to dealing with multiple events and clients within a standard shift. This role requires a naturally energetic individual who has a passion for the hospitality industry is accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment and has a proven capacity to work well in a high-pressure environment while leading a team of high performing individuals.

To be part of this exciting opportunity you will demonstrate

• Ability to successfully manage multiple events and clients simultaneously within a fast-paced environment

• Commitment to delivering exceptional service standards and experience in delivering first class service to high profile corporate clientele.

• Experience in problem solving plus excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Highly organised with the ability to forward plan and prepare for upcoming requirements.

• Pro-active and solutions focused with a strong understanding of departmental operations.

• Excellent professional grooming and presentation.

Qualifications/Experience

• A tertiary qualification in Hospitality Management or a related course is favoured.

• Hospitality and industry experience with a minimum of two years experience in a similar role.

• Strong operational experience is required.

• Background in 5-star hotel operations or large volume catering would be beneficial toward this position.

• Leadership experience within event operations.

• Full working rights in Australia.

• Unrestricted Approved Managers License (WA) is a pre-requisite for this role.