Director of Beverage & Food in Melbourne, Australia

Additional Information

Job Number 25030075

Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location W Melbourne, 408 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3000VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=W%20Melbourne%2C%20408%20Flinders%20Lane%2C%20Melbourne%2C%20Victoria%2C%20Australia%2C%203000)

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Management

W Melbourne is on the hunt for a dynamic Director of Beverage & Food to join our vibrant tribe!

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for food and beverage, luxury hospitality, and creating unforgettable guest experiences? W Melbourne is searching for a Director of Beverage & Food who thrives in fast-paced environments, inspires high-performing teams, and is ready to push the boundaries of innovation.

About the Hotel – W Melbourne

W Melbourne is the rebel between the streets, taking its design cues from Australia’s cultural capital and providing the back-lane entrance keys to what’s New/Next in the city. Extending the laneway culture inside, 294 bold rooms and suites peel back the layers and revel in the city’s history. There are five electric and daring bars and restaurants within the hotel, plus over 800 square metres of ultra-modern event space. W Melbourne is set to be the place to see and be seen in.

There are four electric and daring bars and restaurants within the hotel – Lollo, Curious, Warabi & WET bar, plus over 800 square metres of ultra-modern event space. W Melbourne is set to be the place to see and be seen in.

Why Choose W Melbourne?

• Benefit from a competitive salary with annual merit increases and bonus plan for high performers.

• Receive 35% off food and beverage at W Melbourne, and Marriott International’s global room night & F&B discounts for you and your loved ones.

• Advance your career internally with Marriott International, with a wide array of opportunities featured on our dedicated recruitment platform, Marriott Careers.

• Be part of W Melbourne’s success, including a Hatted Restaurant, Best Deluxe Restaurant, Award Winning Event Spaces, Award-Winning Bar Design and 2024 Certified Great Place to Work recognition.

• Engage with Marriott’s TakeCare initiatives, actively participating in meaningful community service because we believe in action, not just words.

• Earn a paid day off on your birthday because we believe in celebrating our rockstars – YOU!

• Benefit from our Employee Assistance Program, addressing physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

• Take advantage of our Employee Referral Bonus and enjoy working alongside your tribe.

What We Expect of You

• You are a passionate and results-driven professional with a strong technical understanding of F&B operations, complemented by deep product knowledge and a warm, people-focused approach.

• You inspire and motivate a high-performing team through effective coaching, mentoring, and talent management.

• Highly organized and efficient, you thrive in fast-paced environments, using your analytical skills to assess business trends and drive proactive strategies.

• You navigate change with integrity, resolve conflicts effectively, and make innovative, results-driven decisions.

• Your can-do attitude sets the tone for excellence, and you’re always eager to take on new challenges and grow in your career.

• Experience in the Australian hotel market and luxury/upscale hotel operations is highly valued.

A Glance at What You Will Do

As our Director of B&F, you will work with the Assistant Director of B&F & Venue Managers to develop and implement B&F departmental strategies. The position oversees and ensures that the B&F operations meet the Brand’s Standards and luxury, Leading Quality Assurance and ensuring guest and talent satisfaction, focusing on growing revenues and maximizing the department’s financial performance.

• Lead and execute the B&F strategy in alignment with W Hotels’ luxury standards.

• Work with the B&F leadership team to determine areas of concern and develop strategies to improve thedepartment’s financial performance.

• Drive innovation by staying ahead of market trends and introducing new F&B experiences.

• Monitoring the B&F department’s actual and projected sales to ensure revenue goals are met or exceeded, and opportunities are identified and addressed

• Engage, mentor, and inspire your team to deliver exceptional service and elevate the guest experience.

• Provides services above and beyond for guest satisfaction and ensuring return patronage and of B&F venues and the Hotels.

• Focuses on maintaining profit margins without compromising guest or Talent satisfaction.

• Carry out any other duty/function that the Hotel Manager or General Manager may assign. Provide ongoingsupport to the Hotel Manager or General Manager.

Ready to Create Epic Moments?

Join W Melbourne and be part of a team that dares to deliver a different kind of luxury. Apply now and ignite your career with us!

W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.

W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.