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Restaurant Manager - Crowne Plaza Geelong (Pre-Opening)

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Hotel Brand: Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts
Location: Australia, Victoria, Geelong

Hotel: Geelong (GEXCR), 33 Smythe Street, 3220

Job number: 154364

Restaurant Manager (Pre-Opening) – Crowne Plaza Geelong 

Be part of a landmark hotel opening in one of Victoria’s most exciting waterfront destinations! 

In partnership with Plenary Group, IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) is bringing its world-class Crowne Plaza brand to the Victorian regional city of Geelong. Scheduled to open in early 2026, Crowne Plaza Geelong will redefine premium accommodation, offering a sophisticated stay for both leisure and corporate travellers. It will form part of the highly anticipated Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre precinct, a transformative development featuring a 1,000-seat convention centre, exhibition spaces, and a vibrant retail and hospitality hub. Located in the heart of the emerging precinct, this 200-room hotel will feature spacious suites, an extensive restaurant and bar offering, pool, gym, and meeting facilities. 

As we prepare to open our doors, we're searching for a passionate and experienced Restaurant Manager (Pre-Opening) to lead the successful launch and ongoing operation of our level one all day dining Restaurant, Bar, Lobby Café and In Room Dining. 

 

A little taste of your day-to-day 

Every day is different, but as part of the pre-opening team, you will play a key role in:  

  • Working closely with the Director of Food and Beverage to drive the restaurant, bar and café’s positioning as a standalone dining destination. 

  • Create and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the food & beverage department, including service standards, food handling protocols, HACCAP procedures, and customer service guidelines. 

  • Create signature experiences that differentiate the venue from local competition.

  • Develop wine and beverage programs that complement the food offering 

  • Lead recruitment and training of food & beverage team including supervisors, waitstaff and bar attendants.  

  • Collaborating with the Executive Chef and culinary team to create menus that align with the hotel's concept, target market, and budget. 

  • Collaborate closely with other departments, such as kitchen, events, and front office, to ensure seamless operations, communicating F&B needs and requirements effectively to other teams. 

  • Manage day-to-day staffing needs, plan and assign work and establish performance and development goals for team members. Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback. 

  • Assist in the preparation of the annual departmental budgets and financial plans. Ensuring full compliance with all health, safety, and licensing regulations.  

What we need from you 

  • At least 5 years of related experience in multiple outlet venues, including management experience. 

  • Proven success in similar roles within hotels, resorts, or hospitality venues. 

  • Hold a current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification and Food Handling Certificate. 

  • A demonstrated capability of collaborating with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities. 

  • Strong communication skills and passionate about delivering exceptional service and developing your team. 

  • Strategic thinking, the ability to explore new ways of working and have an open mind around how we can drive the Hotel forward. 

  • Must be fluent in English. 

  • Full working rights in Australia without restrictions. 

  • Ability to work across weekends and nights is a must.

 What you can expect from us: 


We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.  
  

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.  
  

At IHG, as one of the world’s leading hotel groups we’ve made a promise that we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world.  
  
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.  

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

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