Food & Beverage Manager

Set amongst 70 acres of manicured gardens, lush countryside and breathtaking mountain views, voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley offers guests a unique, elevated experience in the heart of wine country. From our regionally inspired cuisine to crafted cocktails and boutique weddings, our food and beverage team plays a crucial role in creating unforgettable moments.

We are looking for a hands-on Full Time Food & Beverage Manager to lead our team across a range of outlets. If you’re someone who thrives on the floor, leads by example, and knows how to deliver exceptional guest service while driving team engagement and operational excellence — this could be the perfect next step in your hospitality journey.

You’ll play a key role in delivering our superior guest service experience and will respond to guest needs and issues as they arise. You’ll supervise, direct, and support our F&B teams with their day-to-day operations, ensuring engagement, development and a consistent standard of excellence throughout all service periods.
 

• Directing, coaching, and developing a team of committed hospitality professionals
• Delivering exceptional guest and corporate experiences by setting high standards and finding new ways to exceed them
• Managing food and beverage standards to deliver against our commitment to responsible business practices
• Working closely with the General Manager and Finance team to set, monitor and refine budgets and drive revenue
• Overseeing daily team performance, coaching and mentoring staff on service standards and guest engagement
• Handling guest feedback and resolving issues promptly to ensure a positive experience

• At least 2 - 3 years experience in a hotel food & beverage or restaurant leadership position
• Extensive beer, wine, and cocktail knowledge
• Previous experience with point-of-sale systems, in particular Shiji – Infrasys, would be highly advantageous
• Previous experience managing team rosters
• A current NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A dynamic, confident, and professional personality with a genuine passion for hospitality
• High standard of personal presentation and attention to detail
• Flexibility to work across a 7-day rotating roster including nights, weekends and public holidays
• We are open to offering visa sponsorship for the right candidate