Food & Beverage Manager

Located in Melbourne’s vibrant inner-north, we are a leading conference venue and leisure destination offering contemporary accommodation, stylish dining, and versatile event spaces in the heart of Preston. With 383 guest rooms, 13 conference and event venues, and two on-site dining outlets, our property caters to both corporate and leisure clients.

Easily accessible via the 86 tram and Mernda train line—both within walking distance—and with over 400 on-site parking spaces, our property is ideally positioned. We pride ourselves on delivering professional service, memorable experiences, and flexible solutions to meet the evolving needs of our diverse clientele.

We’re looking for a Food & Beverage Manager who thrives on a challenge and is ready to make an impact!

In this role, you will provide strategic and hands-on leadership across our restaurant, bar, cafe, room service and conferencing operations, ensuring exceptional service standards, strong financial performance, and a motivated, high-performing team.

• Lead and manage all Food & Beverage operations, ensuring consistent delivery of exceptional guest experiences.
• Review and analyse the daily operational needs maintaining beverage, labour, product and expenses on budget.
• Develop, implement and maintain quality standards for all food and beverage outlets including the supervision and direction of the food and beverage team.
• Contribute to the development of the Annual Business Plan and Financial Budget, actively managing costs and performance throughout the year.
• Prepare and review weekly and monthly forecasts across all food and beverage outlets.
• Analyse daily operational performance, controlling labour, beverage, product, and expenses in line with budgeted targets.
• https://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/food-and-beverage-manager-in-novotel-melbourne-preston-preston-australia-jid-87039