Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Come and join our team at Pullman Cairns International. The Pullman legacy embodies the spirit of boundless innovation, brilliances and limitless possibilities. Redefined hospitality by seeing the familiar differently! We are who we serve, we hire for personality, train for the skill. We help you grow and learn, so that work brings purpose to your life. By joining the team, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.

WE SEEK OPPORTUNITIES | WE CONNECT WITH MEANING | WE MAKE AN IMPACT

Our Service spirit, call to action that brings us together with a shared purpose, we believe that true progress is collective. We embrace a shared responsibility to shape a positive and inclusive future for all. We hire for personality and train for skill.

Our esteemed hotel is centrally located in Cairns City. Our property features 324 elegantly appointed rooms, 18 versatile meeting spaces, Coco’s Kitchen and Bar, as well as in-room dining services. We’re now on the lookout for a passionate and experienced leader to step into the role of Assistant Food and Beverage Manager. In this key role, you’ll collaborate closely with the Food and Beverage Manager to oversee daily operations, inspire the team, and ensure every guest enjoys exceptional service delivered with consistent quality and care.

As Assistant Food and Beverage Manager, you will oversee all food and beverage outlets, including Coco’s Kitchen and Bar, room service, and event spaces. Reporting directly to the Food and Beverage Manager, this pivotal leadership role demands a strategic mindset to manage daily operations, drive performance, and consistently deliver exceptional guest experiences across every outlet.

You will work closely with a skilled and motivated team, playing a vital role in driving results and supporting the ongoing growth and success of the business. If you’re a decisive, service-oriented leader with a passion for operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations across all food and beverage outlets, maintaining high standards of service and operational efficiency
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Food & Beverage team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, training, and strong performance
• Monitor financial performance by tracking revenue, controlling costs, and managing budgets to maximize profitability while minimizing waste
• Collaborate with the Culinary team to optimize menu pricing, promotions, and offerings that reflect guest preferences and market trends
• Partner with Sales & Marketing and Conference & Event teams to ensure flawless event execution and client satisfaction

We are seeking leaders who are passionate about growth and development, committed to making a lasting impact within our team. If you are driven to elevate the guest experience and play a key role in the success of a premier 5-star hotel, we want to hear from you.

• Proven experience in Food and Beverage management, with a strong track record of leadership in a hotel restaurant environment.
• A genuine passion for service excellence
• In-depth knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
• Expertise in wine varietals, cocktails, craft beers, and spirits, with a refined palate and an eye for quality.
• Strong awareness of current industry trends and the ability to adapt to emerging food and beverage innovations.

Why work for Accor?

Accor is one of the largest global hospitality businesses, with over 5400 Hotels across 110+ countries, the career development opportunities are endless.

Benefits Your Way

• On-site we offer car parking, duty meals and laundry services
• Immediate access to global accommodation and F&B discounts
• #LearnYourWay with a sophisticated modern training platform, which offers a constantly expanding database of free, industry focused training.
• Recognition of service anniversaries and Accor Tenure Milestones.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.

• We are an inclusive employer, and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and develop diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you are most welcome to let us know.