Food & Beverage Manager

Job description

Company Description

At Accor, hospitality is a work of heart . We value passion, integrity, and inclusion, creating a workplace where every team member can thrive. With over 4,000 hotels in 90+ countries, Accor offers endless opportunities to grow your career across a wide range of globally loved brands.  Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!

This position is based at Accor’s flagship Canberra hotel — Novotel Canberra , a 286‑room property in the heart of the city, directly opposite the light rail. Our hotel features eight versatile conferencing and event spaces, hosting everything from corporate groups to sporting teams, making every day dynamic and engaging.

As part of the Novotel Canberra team, you’ll enjoy a range of exceptional benefits that make life and work more rewarding, including:
Accor Global Discounts — incredible savings on hotel stays and food & beverage worldwide, extended to your friends and family
Career progression opportunities  across Accor’s extensive national and international network
Free onsite parking in the Canberra CBD
Complimentary dry cleaning for your work attire
Free barista‑made coffee or tea daily
A central location steps from transport, cafés and shopping
Exposure to a collaborative, multi‑department leadership team , giving you the chance to build your commercial acumen and broaden your operational experience

At Novotel Canberra, you’ll find a supportive, people‑focused environment where you can lead, learn and continue to grow your hospitality career within a truly global organisation.

Job Description

We’re looking for an energetic and motivated Food & Beverage Manager to lead our restaurant, bar, room service and event service operations. Reporting directly to the General Manager , with the support of an Assistant Manager , you’ll bring leadership, creativity and operational strength to drive exceptional guest experiences.

In this high‑impact role, you will:

·  Lead, coach and inspire the Food & Beverage team
·  Oversee all operational areas including restaurant, bar and room service
·  Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef to elevate guest experience
·  Maintain high standards of service, presentation and compliance
·  Manage rosters, stock, cost control and reporting
·  Review performance metrics and implement continuous improvements
·  Play a key role in hotel‑wide leadership conversations and collaboration
·  Champion Accor’s values and the Heartist service culture

This is an ideal role for a hands‑on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is ready to take their F&B career to the next level.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone with:

·  Experience in food & beverage leadership, ideally in hotel environments or similar
·  Strong people‑leadership skills and the ability to build a positive team culture
·  Confidence managing budgets, labour and stock
·  Solid understanding of RSA, food safety and compliance standards
·  Exceptional communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
·  A guest‑focused mindset and passion for creating memorable experiences
·  The ability to stay calm and solution‑oriented in challenging moments

If you love leading others, building team culture and driving results, we’d love to hear from you.

Additional Information

Ready to shape the guest experience, lead an engaged and passionate team, and grow your career with Accor? Click Apply Now and submit your resume. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.