Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

We are Novotel Auckland Airport, a stunning 263-hotel room located on the doorstep of the Auckland International Airport Terminal. Our buzzing restaurant, THIRTEEN50 Kitchen & Bar welcomes guests every day from all corners of the globe – day in and day out we are our guests’ first and last impression of New Zealand. Offering all day dining, from early morning coffee and casual lunch service, through to a classic Kiwi-inspired evening fare, THIRTEEN50 Kitchen & Bar caters for everyone!

• Oversee daily F&B operations with the F&B Manager, ensuring all outlets meet service, cleanliness, and policy standards.
• Drive exceptional guest experiences through ambassadorship of Novotels brand & service culture, as well as maintaining strong interdepartmental relationships.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and team members through clear delegation, performance feedback, and daily briefings
• Assist in creating promotions, merchandising plans, and advertising initiatives while identifying and implementing operational improvements.
• Ensure food quality, safety, and cleanliness standards are consistently met while upholding Accors Heartist culture values, and operational compliance.
• Support departmental financial goals by managing rosters, controlling labour costs, and maintaining accurate POS and cash‑handling practices.

You will be:

• Equipped with minimum 3-5 years of management experience in hospitality industry
• Able to demonstrate leadership skills
• Holding a LCQ Certificate or a current Managers Certificate. Tertiary qualifications in Business or Hospitality preferred but not mandatory
• Showcasing previous experience leading a team of 20+ staff
• Possessing knowledge of Microsoft office applications (i.e excel, word, publisher, powerpoint)
• Excellent in your understanding of hotel systems and revenue management principles

• Learn your Way – Access to our Accor Academy so you can Earn while you Learn!
• Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits – including discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide
• Accor’s refer-a-friend bonus
• Staff Parking & Meals during shift
• Paid birthday leave
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• https://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/assistant-food-and-beverage-manager-in-novotel-auckland-airport-auckland-new-zealand-jid-85057