Food and Beverage Team Leader

ibis Wellington:  Wellington’s largest economy hotel within walking distance to the capital’s largest venues, Takina, Te Papa, TSB and Sky Stadium. This robust hotel offers consistency and efficiency for large groups with generous vibrant Vivant restaurant dining spaces, offering a big buffet breakfast, and a la carte lunch and dinner.

Vivant! is looking for a motivated and hands-on Food & Beverage Team Leader to join our vibrant team. If you’re passionate about hospitality and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role, you’ll support the day-to-day operations of our restaurant and bar, lead a dedicated team, and help us continue delivering the excellent service our guests know and love.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in leading and supervise the food and beverage team to deliver efficient, friendly, and professional service.
• Ensure all food and beverage services adhere to established standards and procedures.
• Build strong relationships with VIP and regular guests to anticipate and fulfil their needs.
• Coordinate with the Chef and kitchen brigade to ensure timely and accurate service delivery.
• Manage shift revenue, completing cash/charge summaries to balance daily activities.
• Implement systems to protect and maintain control of service equipment, accurately recording breakages and conducting regular stock takes.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in all Food & Beverage areas.
• Ensure room service trays and trolleys are set up correctly and collected promptly.
• Train and develop staff to ensure competence in service procedures and the ability to maximise sales.
• Ensure accurate guest billing following hotel procedures, posting correct charges.

This is a Part Time position with a minimum of 32 hours per week, waged at $27.68 per hour.

If you are passionate about hospitality and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Knowledge of Food and Beverage service, previous experience in a similar role is preferred.

• A team player with a passion for customer service.
• Capability to work well under pressure, great communication and problem solving skills.
• Effective time management.
• Ensure smooth communication with the kitchen
• First aid certificate would be viewed as favourable
• A current GM Certificate or able to obtain (to obtain candidates must have an LCQ certificate & 3 months supervisory experience at a licensed premises in NZ) would be viewed as favourable
• Ability to work early morning (from 6am) and late evening shifts also flexible to work weekends and public holidays.
• You will have NZ residency or be holding a permanent NZ work visa. (immigration visa support or sponsorship is not available with this role)

At the Ibis Wellington, we're all about not just building your career but ensuring you have a blast along the way! We believe in celebrating your accomplishments with a bunch of awesome employee perks and programs, including:

• Learn your Way - Access to our Accor Academy so you can Earn while you Learn!
• Daily staff meals are on us while you're on duty.
• Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits - including discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide
• Accor's Parental Leave Scheme: Supporting you in all stages of life.
• Join in on staff celebrations and get recognised for your tenure.
• Accor's refer-a-friend bonus
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Join us at the Ibis Wellington, where your career journey is as exciting as the destination!

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