Additional Information Annual Bonus & Merit Increase Job Number 25066156 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location W Melbourne, 408 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3000VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?qW%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, pushes boundaries, and leads with bold 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. Home to four electric venues - Lollo, Curious, Warabi, and WET Bar - plus over 800 square metres of cutting-edge event space, W Melbourne is the place to see and be seen in. Why Choose W Melbourne? - Enjoy your a competitive base salary with annual merit increases and performance-driven bonus plan. - Get 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 globally with Marriott International, with a wide array of opportunities featured on our dedicated recruitment platform and strong succession planning. - 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. - 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. What We Expect of You - You have previous experience as a Director of F&B or similar preferably with an international hotel chain. - You are a passionate and results-driven professional with a strong technical understanding of F&B operations, coupled with a deep product knowledge and a warm, people-focused approach. - You're known for building high-performing teams through inspiring coaching, clear direction, and a strong focus on talent development. - Highly organized and efficient, you thrive in fast-paced environments, using your analytical skills to assess business trends and drive business 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. - A strong career foundation in the Australian hotel market and luxury hotel operations is highly valued. A Glance at What You Will Do - As our Director of B&F, you will partner 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 the department'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 ongoing support 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 Please submit your CV, along with a cover letter addressing your suitability and interest for the role. Please address your cover letter to Director of HR - David West. 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.