Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

Job description

Hyatt Centric Melbourne

Hyatt Centric Melbourne is Australia's first Centric hotel, situated in the bustling Melbourne CBD. Offering the perfect location to discover Melbourne's hidden treasures, local attractions, and vibrant music scene. Featuring 277 luxurious rooms, as well as an indoor pool and gym, the Hyatt Centric Melbourne is a hotel that truly encapsulates the essence of the city. Langlands Restaurant & Bar, serves delicious local cuisine and offers stunning 180-degree views of the city from the hotels top floor.

Our mission is to connect our guests to Melbourne's vibrant energy, encouraging exploration and adventure throughout your stay. The thoughtfully designed Hyatt Centric will ensure that you never miss a moment of the lively Melbourne experience.

You are here. Now go anywhere

Langlands Restaurant & Bar

Langlands Restaurant & Bar is modern in nature but at the same time, rustic in character. Our kitchen provides Victorian sourced produce, married with a beverage list that will be ever changing. Langlands Restaurant's focus is fresh, colourful, sustainable and approachable.

Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

Based on site in Melbourne the Assistant Director of Food & Beverage will assist the Director of Food & Beverage with the successful planning and operation of the Food & Beverage Department.

We’re searching for a driven and visionary leader to join our team. If you're a natural leader with a passion for innovation and culinary excellence, this is your chance to shine in Melbourne’s 5-star hospitality scene.

Some of the responsibilities include:

· Development and implementation of departmental strategies
· Assessing the financial implications of every strategy by calculating the expected return on investment (ROI) and ensuring that initiatives align with business and brand goals
· Managing budgets by evaluating and monitoring manning, financial forecasts and inventory levels
· Standardising operational procedures to maintain consistency and quality in service and product delivery
· Implementing team member retention and training processes
· Building strong relationships with local suppliers to ensure quality ingredients and products
· Liaising with all necessary departments to ensure the productivity of the department is successful in its daily operations

Desired profile

Qualifications :

About You

·  A seasoned hospitality professional with premium restaurant or 5-star hotel management experience
·  A true foodie with in depth knowledge of Victorian produce and trends
·  Strong leadership skills to coach, mentor, and inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences
·  A strategic thinker with solid financial decision making, to manage budgets, maximise profits, and drive success
·  An exceptional communicator who can build relationships and collaborate across departments
·  Able to stay calm under pressure, confident in decision making, and adaptable to change

Culture Statement

We Are Team Centric!

Team Centric brings together all departments with a “got your back” attitude.

We embrace flexibility and enable adaptability both inside and outside our role and job descriptions.

We encourage each other to be our authentic selves and to create meaningful, personalised experiences for our colleagues and guests.

Each team member plays a vital role in fostering a sense of belonging and purpose at work.

Collaborating together, we promote growth and spark innovation, using our pride to strive toward collective goals and fuelling our passion for what we do.

Our team respects each other's uniqueness, ensuring everyone feels safe, valued, and included.

What We Offer

·  Complimentary and discounted accommodation across Hyatt Hotels world-wide
·  Flexible work attire – no stuffy suits
·  Free use of Hotel Gym & Pool facilities
·  Complimentary barista coffee daily
·  Discounted dining in our Langlands Restaurant and Bar
·  Paid Parental Leave
·  Investment in your career development through training, opportunities and mentorship
·  Complimentary laundry for work related items and SNEAKERS!

How to Apply

Click APPLY to bring your creativity and leadership to Hyatt Centric Melbourne or contact Isabella Barisic on 9120 1265 for a confidential discussion and to learn more.

Our values of Empathy, Wellbeing, Experimentation, Inclusion, Integrity and Respect are at the core of what we do. Our family atmosphere is what keeps our associates highly engaged. To get a peek of how our colleagues experience the brand, check out #InAHyattWorld or #WorldofHyatt