Restaurant Manager

Job description

Key tasks

Brisbane’s first dedicated Airport Hotel; Novotel Brisbane Airport is the focal point of one of Brisbane’s fast growing precincts, Skygate. This four and a half star hotel features 157 guest rooms, Six meeting rooms, Restaurant & Bar, a rooftop lap pool, gymnasium and sauna.

The successful applicant will report to the Food and Beverage Manager and lead a committed and successful team overseeing the planning, management and operation of the Catalina Restaurant & Bar, Hotel Conferencing and Room Service.
To make the most of this role you will need an impeccable background in F&B operations, be a creative thinker, have the ability to drive business and deliver on service standards.

This hands-on role whose primary focus will be the operation of service during the afternoon / evening period.

Requirements of the role:
• Drive the management of all outlets to maximise revenue
• Assist in departmental forecasting and deliver on financial targets.
• Control all associated operational costs.
• Assist Food & Beverage Manager with establishing short and long term strategic plans for the outlets.
• Implement all operational standards of procedures, supported with on the job training
• In conjunction with the Sales & Marketing Department develop promotional campaigns for outlets.
• Ensure and promote high standard of WPH&S in all outlets
• Deliver a quality guest experience and food and beverage product
• Lead, develop & mentor a small team in F&B service and knowledge.
• Experience as an Approved Manager.

Experience required for this role:
• Strong F&B background with a minimum of 2 years of industry experience in fast paced Restaurants/Hotel environment
• Experience using Micros is essential
• Some experience working in a high volume Conference department.
• High level of organizational skills and ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to exceeding customer expectations and requests
• Proven ability to support, inspire and mentor our food and beverage team.
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible working hours including the ability to work weekends, public holidays, morning and night shifts.
We thank all interested parties in advance for their application, however only successful applicants will be contacted.

Role is due to commence February 2017.

At Novotel, we grow faster

Feel fully responsible, be autonomous, adaptable, professional, have a love of adventure and a desire to stretch your limits: that’s the Novotel spirit .
An international brand with a network of 400 hotels in 60 countries, Novotel’s success is due to the professionalism and enthusiasm of its 30 000 employees who have been embodying the brand’s ideals for over 40 years.

DNA of the brand, innovation is at the heart of the promise made to employees: "At Novotel, we grow faster" . To transform this promise into reality, Novotel has implemented a unique human resources policy declined around five main professional career paths. Novotel accompanies each employee throughout their career. Integration, geographic mobility, bridging provision, skills development… everyone is given the opportunity to progress quickly and go further. Impossible is not Novotel.

Desired profile

Skills

Level of Education Secondary professional education
Areas of study Hospitality Management
Professional experiences 3 to 5 years
Languages essential English (Primary tongue)

Essential and optional requirements

·  Excel
·  Micros
·  Opéra