Assistant Manager - Food & Beverage

At Novotel Barossa Valley Resort, our mission is to create memorable moments for every guest by genuinely connecting hearts, from arrival to farewell.Whether you're seeking a job, building a career, or pursuing your true calling, you'll find your place with us.We are currently seeking our next Assistant Manager – Food & Beverage, and in this role, you willTo be accountable for the operations of the outlet through effective people skills, while maximizing profitability and meeting customer needs.To support revenue initiatives and maintain cost control A ‘hands on’ approach is required as is to work as part of a team to provide efficient food and beverage service.Manage the service of food and beverage within the restaurant / bar and room service, conferencing and outside cateringEnsure cleaning and maintenance of outlets, work areas, tableware, utensils and other materials and equipment used by restaurant / bar and room service;Regular liaison with Maintenance ensuring maintenance requests are completed quickly focusing on guest needs as a priority.Coordinate between restaurant /  bar and other relevant departments to ensure that preparations for conferences involving restaurant / bar and room service have been made;Management and guidance of food & Beverage team Prepare weekly and monthly forecasts for Food & Beverage OutletsEnsure constant liaison with the Conference Sales Manager/s;Any other such duties that may from time to time be assigned by the Food & Beverage ManagerAdherence to Emergency Communication procedures ensuring that enquiries from the media are only responded to by the nominated spokesperson