Food & Beverage Operations Manager

Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport

Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport is a 316-room, 5-star Hotel located in Mascot, near the Sydney domestic airport. It is home to our very own La Boca Restaurant and Bar specializing in Argentinean cuisine and 11 Function rooms - ideal for a wide range of events from small meetings to 300 plus large conferences.

The Role

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate Food & Beverage Operations Manager to join our dynamic F&B team at Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport.

This role will be reporting to the Executive Assistant Manager and is an amazing opportunity for an experienced Food & Beverage Supervisor or Assistant Manager to take the next step and work collaboratively with the wider hotel team in an exciting, varied role.  

Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Overall management of our La Boca Restaurant & Bar and Room Service operations
• Day-to-day banquet operations, acting as liaison to the kitchen team, events planning and sales staff members
• Hands-on running of the outlets whilst driving guest centric service culture in the team
• Lead, train and develop front of house Food & Beverage team whilst empowering staff to deliver exceptional guest experience
• Administration of roster management and cost control
• Maintain health and safety and food handling standards in outlets
• Ensure that strategies are in place to allow efficient and effective department staffing and to achieve service quality and financial targets
• Strive to create memorable moments with our guests and team members
• Have a "can do" attitude and consistently strive to exceed client expectations         

What are we looking for?

• Hands-on leadership style
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-volume C&E operations
• Demonstrated experience in coaching, mentoring and leading a team of restaurant, banquets and bar staff
• Thrives under pressure and is well organized
• Has guest centric outlook and a creative mindset to ensuring our guests are well looked after
• Is flexible to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Knowledge of POS system
• Experience in a 4 to 5-star Hotel or similar environment
• A current RSA and full working rights are essential

Benefits

• Great employee discount on food & beverage at all Stamford Hotels & Resorts
• Dry cleaning for business attire
• Free duty meals
• Free parking
• Learning and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work in a professional yet friendly environment with strong support
• Opportunity to propose ideas and take ownership of projects
• Be involved in the selection, recruitment and induction of F&B staff
• Participate in the Stamford Red Knight Award and Recognition program
• Competitive salary on offer for the right candidate
• Work – life balance opportunity

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for the above position, please forward your application (covering letter and CV) via the link below.

Please note we will ONLY be contacting candidates who are successful for an interview.

The successful applicant must hold or be willing to obtain a National Police Clearance. 

Stamford Hotels and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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