Director Of F&b Operations

For two decades, The Star Sydney has been a local landmark, deeply ingrained in Pyrmont and Darling Harbour.
Committed to our communities, we strive to create fun in trusted destinations as Australia's premier entertainment hub.
The Darling, and state-of-the-art venues including The Star Event Centre and The Lyric Theatre have hosted prestigious events and international acts.
With extraordinary dining options, including Sokyo, BLACK Bar and Grill, Cucino Porto and our vibrant Sports Bar where the action is live and loud, we are dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment, hospitality, and dining experiences for all.
As the Director of Food & Beverage , you will be a hands-on leader with a passion and drive for the hospitality industry.
You'll bring experience leading large-scale operations across integrated resort functions or multi-venue hotels, and a genuine commitment to developing talent and investing in your people.
Key Responsibilities Lead with energy – Inspire and drive momentum across all F&B operations, keeping things moving and teams motivated Empower your leaders – Nurture and support Operational Leaders to deliver exceptional guest experiences Plan with precision – Strategically organise resources, staffing, and logistics to ensure smooth daily operations Build strong connections – Foster positive relationships with key stakeholders across the business Own the strategy – Take charge of both day-to-day and long-term F&B operations, compliance, training, and quality Drive performance – Champion business success by enhancing team satisfaction, guest experience, and operational excellence Stay aligned – Ensure all activities meet brand standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements What are we looking for? Previous Food & Beverage industry experience in a senior leadership role Desire to build strong relationships with your team and encourage growth & success Proven experience in planning and resourcing for people and products, whilst managing labour costs and operating expenses Strong experience in Food & Beverage promotions, marketing activity and launching of new outlets Strong project management and leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and inspire others Demonstrated ability to build a strong and guest focused environment in multiple venue Our Benefits Permanent Full-Time role with competitive salary and attractive incentive plan Onboarding and training in your department, with ample support from senior leaders 30% Discounts across award-winning restaurants and accommodation Lifestyle discounts including gym memberships and laundry services FREE buffet meal, sandwich, and salad bar with a new menu every day at our Employee Dining Room Free light rail from Central to The Star 10 / day parking available on the property Joining an established, award-winning team, with endless career growth and opportunities to learn and develop your career Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position.
Our culture At The Star, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities.
We believe in authenticity that embodies our Company values = Build Memorable Connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take Good Care.
We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia's First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities.
We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender-diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process.
We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that's right for them and their unique well-being needs.
The Star was awarded WGEA Employer of Citation for Gender Equality ) and has been recognised as a 2024 GOLD Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace.
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