A unique opportunity exists for a Food & Beverage Manager at Royal on the Park, located in the CBD opposite the City Botanic Gardens. Few restaurants in Brisbane can boast the rich history that comes with the hotel’s famous Walnut restaurant, coupled with large scale events, 24/7 food and beverage service, conferences, weddings, meetings and promotional dinners. Couple this with our idyllic location overlooking the botanic gardens, and access to Brisbane’s premier shopping and dining precincts, and you’ve got our recipe for success.Supported by the General Manager and Executive Committee, the Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for:Managing a 40 person food and beverage team with a focus on training and development; you’ll be the head of the Food and Beverage Royal Family!Overseeing banquet, restaurant and kitchen operations to deliver royal-standard serviceManaging wage, food and beverages costs in line with budget and forecasted revenuesCollaborating with an experienced and dedicated Executive Chef to design and deliver creative seasonal menusDeveloping strategies and promotions to stimulate revenue growth across all Food & Beverage areasPartnering with suppliers to maximise ROI on our Food & Beverage offeringsWorking as part of the Executive Committee; charged with developing hotel strategies and policies. About youYour passion and zest for food and beverage and managing teams, coupled with your strong hospitality experience will see you excel in this diverse role in a 4 ½ star hotel setting. Your creativity and innovation will flourish in this independent hotel. You will have the freedom to make the role your own while continuing to deliver the experience that sees our customers return year after year to their home away from home. You will lead a team of passionate individuals and will be responsible for nurturing our ‘Royal Family’ ethos, where everyone is a valued and included member of the team. You are the face of Food & Beverage. You lead by example and demonstrate your commitment to exemplary service and qualityYou are a true leader with a strong people focus with the ability to develop and motivate your team even when the chips are downOur mission is "where service comes first". It’s not all about profit and you will be focused on delivering an exceptional customer experience each and every time.You possess the ability to connect with suppliers to ensure the most up to date product offerings and contracted pricingYou are experienced in managing roster structures and subsequent wage costs and know how to work smarter and not harderYou are experienced with using systems including Micros, Opera & Time TargetYou are available to work evenings, weekends and peak periods as operationally required but value the work-life balance delivered by working for an independent hotelIt is essential that you hold RMLV and Approved Manager’s certifications. BenefitsThe successful candidate will enjoy excellent working conditions, career development and training opportunities. We believe in the importance of ensuring our employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. From senior management to frontline positions, we know this balance is the key to our success. Other benefits include training & development opportunities, significant discounts on dining, accommodation, dry cleaning and car parking and access to our Employee Assistance Program.Submit your application by clicking the 'apply now'. For further information, or a confidential discussion, please contact Kerie O’Brien, Human Resources Manager on 07 3112 1607.Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.An equal opportunity employerD.J. Hotels (Australia) trading as Royal on the Park AUDBrisbane
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