Restaurant Manager

Winner of the Australian Hotels Association SA 2023 Deluxe Hotel Accommodation and 2022 Restaurant Accommodation Division Awards, positioned in the heart of Adelaide, just footsteps from the River Torrens and Light Square, the Sofitel Adelaide is surrounded by the city’s historic treasures and contemporary icon, linking Adelaide’s modern joie de vivre with classic French Bordelais art de vivre to articulate an enriched experience of captivating refinement.

We are “relentlessly guest obsessed” in everything we do, and work to deliver the very best culinary and service experience for our discerning clientele.

What you will be doing:

• Assist the Food & Beverage Manager to build and develop a high performing team by leading and mentoring with a collaborative, motivational and empowering approach.
• Work collaboratively with the Food & Beverage manager and Sommelier in purchasing, stock control and management.
• Lead and supervise Food & Beverage service within the restaurant and bar, to ensure service standards are followed.
• Delivering high-end service and running the operations during busy service periods.
• Assisting with rostering, team development & the overall co-ordination of the department.
• Handling guest concerns and reacting quickly to guarantee memorable moments for our guests.
• Delivering established service sequences whilst bringing your personalised flair and industry experience to each diner.
• Maintaining product knowledge of menus and beverage lists.

Your experience and skills include:

• Minimum 2 years previous experience in a similar role, within high-end dining operations.
• Strong service skills, with confidence in all aspects of service.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities, with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Availability across a variety of shifts, including lunch and dinner service periods, across week day, weekends and public holidays.
• Valid South Australian Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification.
• Full Australian working rights.
• A true love and passion for food, beverage and creating genuine memorable guest experiences.
• Guest and quality orientated.
• A commitment to undertake growth and development within the Sofitel brand.
• Has the attitude and willingness to undertake further development with Sofitel.

Your team and working environment:

Be part of Sofitel Adelaide's growing team with the opportunity to build your skills and expertise to reach the best version of YOU.

At the Sofitel Adelaide, you will take your embrace your GRIT as your chosen superpower. You will have the opportunity to make every contribution count and we aim that every interaction will make you #feelvalued by creating a fun, fast-paced and rewarding work environment

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted accommodation and food & beverage discounts in Accor properties worldwide
• up to 50% discount on meals at Sofitel Adelaide
• Family & Friends accommodation discounts
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Fully laundered uniform provided
• Free 24 hour access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities to develop your talent and grow within our property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our corporate social responsibility activities

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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.  To 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