Food and Beverage Manager
Journey Beyond, Australia
Job Description
Be part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business.
About Us
Outback Spirit offers a range of unique adventure tours, desert safaris and luxury short stays across our beautiful country. Our adventures capture the very essence of Australia, from the rugged red cliffs of the Kimberley to the unspoiled natural wonder of Arnhem Land amp; Far North Queensland, we bring iconic experiences to life. We operate 10 lodges in some of the most remote, inaccessible and beautiful locations. Our team of guides, drivers, camp and operations staff are passionate about the outdoors and take pride in bringing our guests on the adventure of a lifetime.
The Role
As the Food and Beverage Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of exceptional dining experiences to our guests.
We operate in a 2-season environment, during our peak season your ability to work under pressure will see you stay calm and then in our off-peak season it is all about forward planning with a strong attention to detail.
This is a permanent full time position based in the Darwin office and frequent travel to our lodges will be required.
The role will also involve, but is not limited to:
- Working closely with the operation providing guidance and support to establish and maintain consistency in the delivery of the food amp; beverage offering across all lodges.
- Develop menus and collaborate with the chefs on site to ensure the delivery of exceptional dining experiences for our guests ensuring the food offering is unique to each lodge.
- Provide training to the team, ensuring they are proficient in service techniques, product knowledge, and safety procedures.
- Implement and maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety practices in accordance with industry regulations and company guidelines.
- Monitor and control costs, including food and beverage inventory, and other operational expenses, to maximise profitability without compromising quality.
- Engage with suppliers to source and select products, negotiate contracts, and ensure that quality and price standards are met.
- Continuously evaluate guest feedback and implement improvement strategies to enhance the overall dining experience.
- Support the recruitment and training of chefs.
- Frequent travel to the lodges will be required to ensure the consistent delivery of food and service standards.
Requirements
About You
You will have a passion to travel and a love for sharing unique and iconic experiences through the delivery of an exceptional food and beverage offering. The ideal candidate will have:
- Capacity to travel for multiple days at a time.
- Extensive knowledge of food and beverage operations, including menu development, dining room service, and beverage management.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, control costs, and drive revenue growth.
- A passion for delivering exceptional service and ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a food and beverage management role, preferably within the leisure, travel, or tourism industry.
- Trade Qualified Chef.
- Understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations, and Food Safety certificate.
Benefits
- An attractive salary
- The amazing opportunity to work in a dynamic, growing tourism business
- Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
- Up to 40% discount on Journey Beyond merchandise
- Study Assistance to prepare you for expanded career growth opportunities
- Generous discounts with key suppliers such as Qantas Club amp; Appelles products
- Exclusive private health partnership with MediBank
- Access to leading Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providers
If you are interested in this role and you meet the criteria listed above, apply today. We can’t wait to hear from you!