Food & Beverage Manager - El Questro

About Us

G’day Group

G’day Group is the undisputed leader in regional travel, with over 85 properties across Australia’s most sensational destinations. We have a range of the best accommodation to bring people, places, and communities closer together. 

El Questro

Say g’day to more of Australia and join us at El Questro, the heart of the Kimberley. Set amid the vast and ancient landscape of Western Australia’s East Kimberley, this tourism icon is one of Australia’s last true frontiers. We are proud co-custodians of this treasured site, with its deep gorges and majestic ranges, to thermal springs, mud and salt-flats, rainforests, and cascading waterfalls. Join our team and immerse in an outback experience that combines luxury and adventure to connect people to nature, networks and communities.  

The Role

Leading a team of Food and Beverage attendants and supervisors to deliver a fantastic guest experience at one of our Unique properties at El Questro. You will be a hands-on manager, leading from the front, dealing with all guest feedback, building a strong relationship with the kitchen and activities team to ensure a smooth service all round. You will have a desire for world class food and be proud of showcasing our hospitality offering.

Duties

• Manage a team of 8 - 15 staff members
• Rostering, training, mentoring and building a great team culture
• Ensuring all guests are happy with service and dealing with all feedback
• Strong relationship building with activities team and kitchen to ensure smooth running of tour groups
• Remain calm under pressure and encourage the same from the team through training and understanding

Skills & Experience

• Experience managing fine dining/ a la carte restaurants
• A desire and passion for world class food and wine
• Exceptional customer service skills
• A strong working knowledge of managing costs, budgets and meeting KPIs
• A drive to develop and inspire your team to go ‘above and beyond’
• An enthusiastic and energetic approach to the role.

Benefits

• Work at El Questro for a season
• Advance your career
• Future opportunities within the company
• Strong package on offer with free accommodation and meals
• Be a part of building the team you want around you
• Leadership and ownership role
• Strong support from Operations Manager and Head Office
• Relocation assistance
• Access to EAP
• Extensive employee benefits - discounted flights, accommodation, car hire
• Discounts across 300+ G'Day and Discovery Parks throughout Australia

The way we manage our environmental and social responsibilities has a far-reaching impact. We’re strongly committed to growing with care through supporting our people, giving back to the communities we operate in, and protecting our environment. 

This is a remote role, where you will be living and working at El Questro. As such, please consider the reality of living in a remote location for an extended period of time. G'day Group offers competitive remuneration and remote living benefits. We also offer career development and learning opportunities including structured training programs and on the job experience and mentoring.

***Note: Discovery Parks will be closed for the Christmas period between 23 December 2023 and 7 January 2024. Candidates will be contacted after 8 January 2024.

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This role includes extensive manual handling tasks including lifting up to 20kg kneeling and squatting, as well as handling chemicals and utilising machinery

**Prior to an offer of employment being made, candidates must provide authority for a Federal Police Clearance to disclose any criminal offences or charges.