Company Description
Discover Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour invites guests and talent into a world where French Art de Vivre meets Sydney’s vibrant waterfront culture. As Sofitel’s flagship hotel in the Pacific, the property features 590 elegant rooms and suites, four distinctive bars and restaurants, a breathtaking award-winning infinity pool, a state-of-the-art fitness centre overlooking the skyline, an exclusive top-floor Executive Lounge and our renowned luxury spa.
At the heart of everything we do are exceptional people. We are deeply committed to cultivating an inspiring, energising, and rewarding environment, one where craftsmanship is celebrated, creativity is encouraged, and luxury is delivered with intention and pride.
Inspiration, Recognition & Reward
As a valued Sofitel Ambassador, you will be immersed in a world of refined privileges and bespoke rewards. Enjoy privileged access to an international portfolio of luxury accommodation, exceptional dining, and curated lifestyle experiences. Daily touches of indulgence; from preferred-rate artisan coffee to a thoughtfully designed Ambassador dining menu, elevate the everyday.
Your growth is equally important to us. Through a distinguished learning platform blending expert knowledge with tailored development, we support your evolution as a banquets leader within a culture that celebrates excellence, individuality and ambition.
Job Description
Bonjour! At Sofitel, every event is a unique opportunity to craft an unforgettable experience; one defined by elegance, precision, and deeply personalised service. Step into the role of Food and Beverage Supervisor in Banquets, where you will be at the heart of delivering refined, memorable moments for every guest.
You will lead, mentor and inspire a passionate team, setting the tone for elevated, guest-centric service that reflects the timeless elegance of Sofitel. With your natural warmth and attention to detail, you will ensure each interaction is seamless, sophisticated and distinctly luxurious.
Working in alignment with our culinary team, you will deliver flawless event experiences, ensuring service flow, banquet sequencing, and presentation are executed to the highest standard. Your presence on the floor will embody professionalism and poise, providing efficient, intuitive and personalised service while creating an atmosphere that enhances every occasion.
Beyond the guest experience, you will play a key role in the day-to-day leadership of the Banquets department. With strong operational oversight, you will drive performance through effective team development, VIP engagement, event execution, and stock management, ensuring the Banquets operation consistently delivers both exceptional service and commercial excellence.
Qualifications
About You
You bring proven experience in conference and events operations, ideally in a leadership role within a five-star environment. With a genuine passion for personalised guest service, you have the intuition and creativity to deliver seamless and memorable event experiences, resolving any challenges with professionalism, discretion, and finesse. Your strong knowledge of banquet operations, event execution, room set-ups, service sequencing, and operational logistics ensures every event runs flawlessly and to the highest luxury standard.
As a confident ambassador of the Sofitel brand, you thrive in a diverse team environment, inspiring colleagues and delighting guests with your professionalism and warmth. Flexible and dependable, you embrace a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays to deliver service that is both sophisticated and safe, reflecting the true essence of luxury hospitality.
You hold a current RSA certificate to ensure every service is delivered safely, elegantly, and to the highest standard of care, and hold full Australian working rights, allowing you to work with us without restriction.
If you are passionate about hospitality and take pride in delivering elevated service, we would love to hear from you!
Additional Information
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 throughout the recruitment process, please let us know how we can support you.
