Food & Beverage Manager

About Us

What’s on the menu for your next career move?

At Crowne Plaza Perth, positioned along the iconic Swan River, we offer a versatile food and beverage experience through our Gusti Restaurant and Lobby Bar.

As part of the IHG family, we create spaces where business and leisure seamlessly blend.

Our Gusti Restaurant opens to an inviting alfresco terrace, where guests dine beneath palm trees while enjoying the views that Langley Park has to offer.

This versatile space transforms into an elegant setting for cocktail functions, special celebrations, and corporate events.

Inside, our welcoming Lobby Bar provides flexible seating arrangements, catering to various needs - from business travellers working on their laptops to guests enjoying pre-dinner drinks.

With a dedicated team of 20 colleagues in the Food & Beverage Department, we service our restaurant, bar, in-room dining, and events operations, which accommodate up to 80 guests.

We focus on delivering consistent service while adapting to our diverse guest needs, from corporate functions to leisure dining.

https://gustiperth.com.au/

We're seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to lead our team of Supervisors, Team Leaders, and Attendants to enhance our offering, build on our established foundation while implementing positive changes for the future.

Your day-to-day

Every day is different, but mostly you will be: 


* Managing the smooth daily operations of the restaurant and function room 


* Directing, coaching, and developing a team of approximately 20 team members


* Demonstrate operational excellence through visible leadership and active engagement in daily operations


* Delivering exceptional guest and corporate experiences by setting high standards and finding new ways to exceed them


* Working closely with the Sales team to drive maximum revenue and successful achievement of F&B IHG metrics 


* Daily monitoring of overall venue revenue and budgets with a focus on food, beverage, and labour costs


* Recruitment, onboarding and training of all new F&B colleagues


* Manage day-to-day staffing requirements, plan, assign and delegate work


* Prepare, finalise and publish rosters in accordance with the Hospitality Industry General Award (HIGA)


* Drive a positive culture and engagement within your team by creating a positive and productive work environment built on motivating, inspiring and leading an effective team that delivers results


* Maintain quality standards across all F&B touchpoints aligned with IHG brand standards and health & safety regulations

What we need from you


* 4+ years’ related experience including a demonstrated ability to successfully lead a team


* Approved Manager Certification (WA) & Food Safety Certification 


* Full Australian working rights and flexible availability 


* Exceptional customer service skills 


* The ability to time manage competing priorities- you will need ...