Joining Minor means you become a partner in a diverse, expanding global organization with limitless opportunities to thrive and achieve. Minor International includes three key business units: Minor Hotels, Minor Food, and Minor Lifestyle. With a team of over 66,000 and operating over 60 countries Minor International is one of the fastest growing hospitality, restaurant and lifestyle companies in the Asia Pacific Region.  

Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a diverse portfolio of over 530 properties. Through our Anantara, Avani, Elewana, Oaks, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow and TIVOLI properties, Minor Hotels operates in 50+ countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and South America.

Minor Hotels AU & NZ is a proud leader in strata titled accommodation management with numerous Hotels, Resorts and Residential Apartment buildings throughout Australia and New Zealand.

The Director of Food and Beverage will oversee all the aspects relating to the management of the Food and Beverage operations at Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort; including financial forecasting, rostering, and implementing promotions to increase food and beverage sales.

You will:

• Work closely with the sales and marketing team to ensure maximum yield from potential revenue
• Ensure conference/functions packages are fully costed and quoted against predicted revenue to ensure a profit
• Create exceptional dining experiences for our guests
• Liaise with the chefs and head office F&B team on the restaurant menu 
• Ensure growth of staff members’ learning and development in key hotel operations and create a learning culture within the Hotel
• Actively recruit and select high potential team members
• Understand, comply and promote health and safety policies and procedures
• Complete all daily, weekly and monthly reporting requirements
• Ensure all labour and food costs are managed in relation to predicted revenue

Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort’s idyllic natural setting is complemented by world class conference facilities that can host any event. Positioned in Australia's premier wine region, Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort is a simply breathtaking wedding venue. Cypress Lakes is also a picturesque 6,487 metre par 72 18-hole championship golf course and is ranked among the top resort courses in Australia.

• Previous operational experience managing a Food & Beverage team
• Previous hotel or resort experience would be highly regarded
• Experience in recruiting, rostering, wage costs and budgeting
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships
• Current RSA certification and food handling certificate
• High attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and punctuality

Our people drive the success of our business, so we will invest in your skills to allow you to grow and progress through your career. As well as the chance to grow your career as part of an international company we offer a range of benefits including:

• 50% discounts on accommodation across all Minor Hotel brands in AUS and NZ
• Discount when you visit any of our restaurants, cafes, bars and wellness retreats
• 50% off The Coffee Club VIP membership
• Furniture, Australia Zoo, Medibank insurance discounts
• International career opportunities
• Additional paid leave including Birthday, Vaccine and Study leave
• Career progression & education assistance
• Wellbeing programs (Uprise)
• Reward & Recognition programs

Grow with us and apply today with a CV and cover letter explaining why you are best applicant for this role and a response to the following questions:

• How would you best describe your working rights in Australia/ New Zealand?
• What are your salary expectations for the role?
• How much notice are you required to provide?