Food & Beverage Manager
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Joining JW Marriott Auckland as Food & Beverage Manager means steering all F&B operations in a luxury hotel, reporting to the Hotel Manager and guiding a team to deliver dining across the property. The role focuses on guest satisfaction, budget and labour management, food safety and licensing compliance, and brand standards. The ideal candidate has proven F&B leadership in upscale settings, strong people skills, commercial acumen, and a hospitality passion. To apply, tailor your resume to luxury F&B leadership, quantify results, highlight budgeting and team development, and include a concise cover letter explaining why Marriott and how you will elevate guest experiences; confirm you can work onsite in Auckland.
Located in the heart of Auckland's central business district, experience mindful luxury at JW Marriott Auckland. This superb hotel provides the perfect place to unwind and connect with friends and family. Featuring 286 guest rooms including 15 suites, which boast views out over Auckland CBD, be welcomed with warm and genuine service encouraging guests to revitalize mind, body and spirit during their stay.
Reporting into the Hotel Manager, the Food & Beverage Manager will be the driving operational force for all things F&B within the hotel.
In a nutshell, the Food & Beverage Manager will be primarily responsible for the below:
- Lead and oversee all Food & Beverage operations
- Drive guest satisfaction by delivering exceptional service standards and memorable dining experiences.
- Manage departmental budgets, labour costs, and financial performance to achieve revenue and profitability targets.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team through effective recruitment, training, and performance management.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, liquor licensing, and brand standards.
- Build a positive team culture that promotes collaboration, engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Analyse operational performance and implement strategies to enhance service quality, productivity, and business results.
Ideal Profile
- Proven experience in a Food & Beverage leadership role in an international luxury hotel environment
- Strong people leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Sound commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, costs, and profitability.
- Passion for hospitality and delivering outstanding guest experiences.
Benefits
- Complimentary meals on duty
- Discounts on hotel rooms including all properties within the Marriott International group, for you and your family & friends
- The best hotel training opportunities produced independently by JW Marriott Auckland and internationally recognized training programs by Marriott International
- Discounts on food & beverage across all our hotels
- Recognition programs to keep you motivated
- Wellbeing & mindfulness programs to ensure you stay healthy
- Employee Assistance Program
- First Impression High Tea on the completion of your one month journey
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.