Food & Beverage Assistant Manager

Job Description

The School Brisbane Grammar School is a non-denominational boys’ school of about 2000 students (Years 5 to 12) overlooking the Brisbane CBD. The School maintains a 150-year strong tradition of academic excellence, extensive cocurricular activities, and student wellbeing programs. We are fortunate to have a team of dedicated and professional staff who provide an exceptional learning environment responsive to the needs of our students. Our Community At Brisbane Grammar School, we take pride in our dedicated and professional staff, who are part of the School's achievements. The School values professionalism and fosters a dynamic culture of innovation and collaboration. The School supports creativity within a supportive environment where teamwork is encouraged both within and across disciplines. Child Protection Commitment At Brisbane Grammar School, the safety and wellbeing of our students are paramount. The School is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to appointment. Candidates must disclose any information relevant to their eligibility to engage in activities involving children. Job Description About the Role We are offering an incredible opportunity to work directly with the Catering Manager with an operational emphasis on Conferencing and Events. This includes guest liaison, supervision of employees, preparation of accounts, and managing equipment needs. To support revenue initiatives and maintain cost controls whilst providing total customer satisfaction with all customer contact. This role is 'hands on', working as part of a team to provide efficient food and beverage service. Supervise function room set-ups and servicing to ensure client needs are being met according to specifications of function event orders. Hire equipment based on requirements highlighted on event orders. Assist the manager to follow up on queries/concerns received from clients relating to servicing of functions. Provide food and drinks service to customers, maximizing every opportunity to increase sales per person. Supervise and support all employees to ensure standards and procedures are observed to provide a consistent, high level of service for all customer contact. Establish rosters to meet function needs whilst managing labour costs. Communicate with relevant departments of any changes to function requirements which may require action to be taken. Prepare accounts to ensure accurate charges are posted on a timely basis. Communicate with kitchen on timing of meal requirements and quality of product. Maintain storerooms to ensure tidiness and adequate inventories of glassware, crockery, and cutlery. Ensure strict security procedures are followed. Stock ordering according to par levels. Ensure all Conference & Events equipment are well maintained & any concerns are logged with Maintenance for follow up. Assist in conducting performance evaluations for all staff. Work closely with the Event Sales Managers and Planners to ensure smooth transitions from sales and planning to operations. Supervise the Boarding Room staff and ensure proper standards are maintained in the dining hall. Remuneration $70,000 per annum, inclusive of all overtime penalties + super Employee benefits including 13.25% superannuation if you opt to salary sacrifice minimum 5% of your salary Annual wage increases per the Brisbane Grammar School EBA Hours of Work 45 hours per week This is a Term Time position, meaning you will only work 38-40 weeks per year. Term Time employees have the option to annualise their salary (i.e., spread your income across 52 weeks rather than 40) Desired Skills and Experience Qualifications Minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in a Supervisory or Managerial role in Food & Beverage, Conference & Events Self-motivated Projects professional image always through personal presentation / interpersonal skills. Initiates contact and establishes rapport easily Organises time and work efficiently Appreciates and maintains an effective outlet for stress Effective numeracy, verbal and written communication skills. Works under pressure without negative impact What can BGS offer you? Competitive salary structure + Free onsite parking Access to salary packaging options Opportunities for professional development and learning opportunities Access to rewards and benefits via external providers Additional insurance benefits through our Corporate Superannuation Plan for eligible staff Discounted school fees for eligible staff State-of-the-art facilities and technology innovation Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Active Staff Social Club including weekly morning teas, and special events 14 weeks paid parental leave for eligible staff Annual free flu vaccinations Application Process We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, recognising the contributions they bring to our community. Before applying, we encourage you to review our website and social media platforms to gain insight into what it means to be a part of Brisbane Grammar School. Familiarise yourself with our key policies and procedures on our website to navigate the recruitment process seamlessly. Brisbane Grammar School reserves the right to close the advertisement before the listed closing date. Discover the opportunities atQueensland's leading school for boys. #J-18808-Ljbffr