Assistant Food & Beverage Manager -… at IHG Hotels &… · Australia

As Assistant Food & Beverage Manager you’ll be responsible for providing day-to-day assistant and leadership, supporting strategic direction across the food and beverage operation of the resort; maximising financial returns, driving development of people, creating and maintaining unique guest experiences, executing on brand standards, and building awareness of the resort, its product offerings and brand in the local community. In addition, the role is also responsible for ensuring compliance with all governmental regulations concerning health, safety, or other licensing and applicable legislative requirements.

Salary: $95,000 - $105,000 per annum, plus Superannuation

About us

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand.

Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience.

The InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef will immerse you in the wonders of the Whitsundays, working in a five-star luxury environment which offers amazing career growth opportunities, professional training & development and provides a one-of-a-kind experience living and working in a tropical island paradise. We pride ourselves on our diverse and family friendly environment, and welcome applicants with primary school aged children as our island offers a State Primary School.

The resort features 183 elegantly designed guest rooms, suites, and villas across four distinct accommodation wings, surrounded by glistening pools, panoramic seascapes and lush tropical gardens. Together with our five distinct restaurants and bars alongside a bespoke collection of destination-inspired private dining experiences, InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef, offers unrivalled luxury resort experiences.

About the Role

As Assistant Food & Beverage Manager you’ll be responsible for providing day-to-day assistant and leadership, supporting strategic direction across the food and beverage operation of the resort; maximising financial returns, driving development of people, creating and maintaining unique guest experiences, executing on brand standards, and building awareness of the resort, its product offerings and brand in the local community. In addition, the role is also responsible for ensuring compliance with all governmental regulations concerning health, safety, or other licensing and applicable legislative requirements.

You'll collaborate and report to the Food & Beverage Manager and the Director of F&B, working closely with Human Resources to assist in developing training programs and SOPs, ensuring alignment with our resort brand service standards. Your responsibilities include overseeing team member development, succession planning, and performance goals.

In this role, you'll elevate guest experiences by maintaining brand standards, enhancing guest satisfaction, and actively engaging with guests to solicit feedback. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll ensure cleanliness and maintenance of F&B facilities, analyze guest insights to drive loyalty, and optimize revenue through strategic planning and expense control. Your role extends to preparing budgets, driving revenue, identifying sales opportunities, and ensuring secure financial transactions. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional F&B experiences, join us in shaping memorable moments for our guests while achieving operational excellence and financial goals.

Salary: $90,000 per annum, plus Superannuation

What we need from you

• Bachelor’s degree/higher education qualification/equivalent in Hotel Management, culinary arts, or related field plus 4+ years of related experience, including management experience.
• Must speak, read and write English fluently.
• Must obtain certification or permits as required by local governmental agencies.

What we offer

• World class Staff Facilities including excellent accommodation, a dedicated staff pool, staff beach, two gyms, bar, diner, laundry, boutique shop and more.
• An exciting and ever-changing Colleague Event Calendar filled with an abundance of recreational activities such as tennis, yoga, meditation, Pilates, group bushwalks, cooking classes, BBQ’s, markets and much more.
• Extensive career development opportunities with dedicated onsite trainers and an abundance of professional development including multi-hire programs, skills training and online IHG courses.
• 6300 Hotels & Resorts across the world with a strong talent program to develop and grow your career!

How to Apply

Please visit our Careers Page for all details regarding living and working on Hayman Island at: https://haymanisland.intercontinental.com/careers

or click the ‘Apply Now’ button.

We also invite you to learn more by following our social channels:

• Facebook via @ICHIRcareers and Instagram via @ihg_australia_careers