Director of Food & Beverage

Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!​

As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.​

By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.​

You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!​

You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.​

Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting memorable and impactful experiences for your  guests for your colleagues & for your planet 

Hospitality is a work of heart,​
Join us and become a Heartist®.

Pullman & Mercure King George Square is a vibrant 438 room twin towered hotel which acts as a sanctuary for leisure and business travellers.  Located opposite King George Square, City Hall and ideally situated in the heart of Brisbane CBD the hotel has some of the largest conference spaces in Brisbane incorporating 2 ballrooms. The hotel also features the amazing and extremely popular venues of Goldfinch Restaurant and Street Cafe, Sixteen Antlers Rooftop Bar as well as KG Bar & In Room Dining.

Life with us is about bringing the passion, staying curious, and performing at your best. If you can do that, this opportunity is limitless, as an experienced Hospitality professional you will join our team and elevate our brand to new heights.

Our Food & Beverage department is seeking a new leader, who will be responsible guiding the team to deliver exceptional food & beverage service, across our unique venues & outlets.

Reporting to the Hotel Manager with access to the General Manager, & close collaboration with other leaders, you will guide the operations, with strategic oversight to deliver outstanding guest experiences at each & every interaction.

What the role is all about:  

• Lead & develop the team in a hands on manner
• Focus on the consistent delivery of excellence across all venues.
• Develop & execute strategy
• Ensure compliance with budgetary guidelines and operational efficiency
• Maximise profitability & drive revenue
• Maintain wage costs in line with budget
• Be knowledgeable of and operate within the appropriate outlet and hotel liquor licensing guidelines and House Management Policies
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Understand industry trends, externals factors & competitor behaviours

We're looking for someone to bring their skill & knowledge, together with an outstanding energy to our hotel. The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Proven experience in high volume operations
• Strong expertise in large event service
• Ability to lead, train, and manage a diverse team.
• Business acumen & financial insight
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• An obsession with providing excellent guest service
• Exceptional communication skills
• Attention to detail
• High standard of personal presentation
• Valid QLD RSA & RMLV

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 are most welcome to let us know.

        Benefits Your Way:

• Access to Accor team benefits, including global discount's on accommodation and food & beverage.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The opportunity to grow and progress your career with Australia’s largest hospitality employer – Accor
• Accor has a strong focus on ensuring all of its people feel welcome and feel valued.

           Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/ Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS.

Additionally, our Hotel team are a great mix of fun, friendly and industry experts making this a great team to be part of.