Assistant Manager - Food & Beverage

Accor is the world’s largest and fastest-growing hotel group with a network of more than 5,000 properties in over 90 countries. Novotel Sydney Darling Square is conveniently located amongst Sydney’s CBD, Darling Harbour, Darling Square and ICC precincts. It is the perfect location for guests whether they’re travelling for business, leisure, or both. At Novotel Sydney Darling Square we are hunt for a passionate Assistant Manager - Food & Beverage.

Working alongside our Director of Culinary you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the day-to-day F&B operations working across the hotel, conferencing and our  iconic venue Pumphouse. You will lead by example in delivering exceptional guest experiences, managing guest feedback professionally, resolving concerns promptly and identifying opportunities to continuously enhance service delivery.

What you will be doing:

• Support the daily operation of all Food & Beverage operations through the hotel and Pumphouse.
• Assist with controlling departmental costs by assisting with rostering, stock control, ordering, inventory management and minimising wastage.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members to build capability and deliver outstanding guest experiences.
• Ensure brand standards, service procedures and presentation standards are consistently achieved.
• Maintain high food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards.
• Work collaboratively with all departments to ensure seamless service delivery.

What we are looking for:

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within hotel Food & Beverage operations.
• A passion for delivering exceptional customer service and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, liquor licensing and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Flexible to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine passion for hospitality.

Benefits:

• Be a part of a global hospitality company and explore Accor’s limitless possibilities
• On-the-job training and mentorship
• Accessing pathways for career advancement and personal development within Accor
• Enjoy exclusive Accor discounts and global benefits

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.