Restaurant Manager - Crowne Plaza Geelong (Pre-Opening)

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 collabora...