Food and Beverage Supervisor - Conference & Events

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Located in the heart of Brisbane city, Sofitel Brisbane Central is known for its sophisticated luxury accommodation, world-class dining, and impeccable hospitality. The hotel’s 416 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites offer refined French luxury, and with personalised service that comes from the heart, this is Brisbane’s best accommodation experience. The hotel also features elegant and indulgent food and beverage outlets, an executive lounge, two fitness centres, a day spa and fully flexible event spaces for up to 1100 delegates.

Bring your passion for food and beverage service to one of Brisbane’s largest conferencing and events operations. As a Food and Beverage Supervisor in Conference and Events, you will supervise your team to create unforgettable experiences for our guests.

What you will be doing:

• Assist in leading, mentoring and training the Conference and Events Operations team
• Supervise events, liaise with clients and delegate duties to team members
• Liaise with the kitchen to ensure the highest standard of food quality and visual appeal is maintained
• Ensure guest expectations are met in each event, delivering a service that exudes luxury and aligns with Sofitel brand standards
• Promote a strong Heartist culture and a team that is focused on providing unforgettable experiences to our guests.

You will excel in this role if you have:

• A luxury-focused personality
• Events experience in large-scale hospitality events operations
• Experience in leading and supervising a team
• Ability to work a rotating roster, including late/overnight shifts
• A genuine passion for food and beverage
• Ability to delegate responsibilities accordingly
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Responsible Service of Alcohol qualification
• A high level of personal presentation
• Team spirit and positivity, and the ability to work efficiently.

Bring passion and dedication to excellence, and we will recognise your contribution with a variety of benefits, rewards and development opportunities. We also offer a range of wellbeing initiatives, including apps with content to help you feel at your best. Join us, and you can thrive as an individual as well as being part of a supportive and inclusive team. 

Thrive in our Sofitel Brisbane Central community, with:

• Discounts for ambassadors, families and friends at Accor Hotels worldwide
• Complimentary hotel stay package to celebrate your work anniversary
• Secure parking in the centre of Brisbane for only $10 per day
• Direct access to Central train station
• Complimentary food in the ambassador dining room
• Laundered uniforms.