About EVT
When you join EVT, you are joining one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading experience companies. EVT encompasses Entertainment businesses that excite every sense, Ventures driven by a passion for new opportunities and Travel businesses that always feel local and authentic. At EVT, we’re the shakers and the Daymakers. The experience creators. The possibility makers and opportunity takers. We aim to make a positive impact on our people, communities and environment, every day.
About Rydges
Australian & New Zealand owned and operated for more than 30 years, Rydges operates quality city, suburban, and resort-style hotels in key destinations across Australia and New Zealand, with a refreshingly down-to-earth approach. Rydges provides genuine local hospitality with quality essentials alongside its trademark ‘too easy’ service.
About Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Surrounded by lush vineyards and scenic beauty, Rydges Resort Hunter Valley offers an unforgettable workplace experience. Complete with a range of amazing facilities including a ferris Wheel, brewery, waterpark, and 18-hole golf course, join the team that keeps it all humming in the heart of wine country.
About the role
We are seeking a dynamic Director of Food & Beverage to lead the operations of our $20 million Food & Beverage Department in the iconic Hunter Valley Wine region. Imagine the opportunity to work alongside over 150 vineyards AND create exceptional experiences for our guests on over 700ha of land – we are truly a huge operation!
As a crucial member of the senior leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our food and beverage strategy including a rebrand of our renowned Redsalt Restaurant! This is your chance to showcase your creativity and leadership in a vibrant wine region, building meaningful relationships with local winemakers and food artisans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performance Management: Implement EVT tools for managing team performance, ensuring consistent feedback, check-ins, and robust Personal Development Plans for all team members.
- Strategic Leadership: Actively participate in the hotel’s leadership team to develop and execute a cohesive food and beverage strategy that aligns with our overall vision.
- Culinary Collaboration: Work closely with the Executive Chef to design creative, seasonal menus, and partner with Venue Managers to curate outstanding beverage offerings across restaurants, bars, in-room dining, and events.
- Innovative Experiences: Collaborate with Venue Managers to create and implement exciting new offerings that enhance guest experiences and celebrate local flavours.
- Financial Oversight: Monitor budgets and control costs related to food, beverage, and labour. Utilise EVT scheduling tools to enhance payroll efficiency and productivity through careful people planning and regular meetings.
- Guest Relations: Address guest comments and complaints promptly, including feedback on social media, to foster continuous improvement and strengthen relationships.
- Talent Development: Lead recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning initiatives, fostering a culture that attracts, retains, and motivates top talent.
Benefits & perks
At EVT, we want our people to experience our businesses and be brand and experience advocates. So, we make sure access to amazing ‘Elevate Perks’ are available to all staff from day dot.
- Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.
- 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, QT, Atura, and more.
- $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.
- Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.
- Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVT network.
- Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.
- Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company.
Skills & experience
- Extensive Experience: Significant experience managing a large-scale, multifaceted food and beverage operation, demonstrating a strong understanding of the industry.
- Project Management Expertise: Excellent project management skills with the ability to think creatively and develop unforgettable food and beverage activations and experiences for our guests.
- Communication Skills: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a passion for delivering results and fostering the development of your team.
- Relationship Management: Proven ability to manage complex relationships, demonstrating an aptitude for interacting positively with guests, staff, owners and third-party partners, reflecting well on the hotel and the brand.
- Required Certifications: Valid certifications, including NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol and a current driver’s license.
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