At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage café operations across QLD and NSW, ensuring top-notch food and service standards.
- Company: Join a vibrant team dedicated to creating memorable experiences for families.
- Benefits: Full-time role with competitive pay, training opportunities, and a fun work environment.
- Other info: Flexible weekend shifts and opportunities for career growth in a dynamic setting.
- Why this job: Bring your creativity to life and lead a passionate team in the hospitality industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in F&B management, strong communication skills, and a passion for customer service.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
As our Area 51 Group F&B Manager, you will be responsible for managing our café operations across a diverse portfolio of all our locations in QLD and NSW. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in F&B/Café/Hospitality management, with exceptional communication skills, new kitchen openings, setting and maintaining standard operating procedures and a passion for driving success.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Food & Beverage Operations
- Drive consistency, presentation and food service standards across the group.
- Ensure COGs is maintained to appropriate KPI.
- Review and maintain PAR levels for each venue.
- Regularly inspect kitchen/café facilities to ensure asset compliance (i.e. cleaning checklists, appliances, cold rooms, freezers, deep fryers, vents, basins, preparation tables etc).
- Regularly monitor stock levels, orders and deliveries in preparation for weekend and peak operational periods.
- Oversee and manage speed of service, quality control and food safety compliance at all venues.
- Kitchen/café operations are to be consistent and compliant in food safety, handling and food allergens.
- Ensure readiness that all venue café/kitchens are acceptable for both internal and external food safety auditing.
- Keep a pulse on industry trends, and customer feedback to consistently innovate and refresh the café/Party offerings (including weekly/monthly special offerings).
- Customer Focus
- Develop customer centric approach to café/kitchen operations.
- Interact with suppliers/customers to understand their needs and ensure an exceptional experience.
- Respond to customer queries, concerns and complaints handling.
- Ensure all food is delivered as per schedule for parties (tailored to meet individual customer needs and any food allergens).
- Coach, mentor, and support kitchen staff and supervisors (FOH and BOH).
- Develop and review consistent training and development course material.
- Review booking data, staff availability, and operational needs to adjust staffing levels accordingly, maintaining both efficiency and service quality with Venue Managers.
Experience and Skills required:
- Food Safety Supervisor (mandatory).
- Strong background in Food & Beverage, especially working in high volume fast paced kitchen environment with management experience in leading teams and developing people.
- Demonstrated experience in event planning and process improvement.
- Strong creative thinking and innovation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Proficiency in project management and coordination.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
In addition to the attributes mentioned above, to be considered for this role you will need:
- Full Right to work in Australia.
- Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card), or must obtain prior to commencement.
- Current CPR / First Aid Certificate, or ability to obtain.
This role is a full time role, with weekend work on a rotating roster as required.
Group Food and Beverage Manager in Brisbane employer: Area 51 BNE
Area 51 BNE offers a vibrant and dynamic work environment where creativity and fun are at the forefront. Employees have the opportunity to contribute to memorable experiences for families and children, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. The company values energetic individuals who are passionate about food and beverage management, providing a platform for innovative ideas and career advancement.
