Food and Beverage Manager

The Role

Spicers Hidden Vale has a new opportunity for a Food and Beverage Manager.

The Food and Beverage Manager at Spicers Hidden Vale plays a key leadership role in overseeing all food and beverage operations across the property, including Homage Restaurant, The Barn, conferences and events, and bespoke dining experiences.

This role is responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences through outstanding service, operational excellence, and culinary innovation. Success in this position requires a strong alignment with our brand values and a commitment to sustainability, ensuring every dining experience reflects the unique spirit of Spicers Hidden Vale.

About Spicers Hidden Vale

From the moment you turn into the driveway it is hard to believe that such a place could exist so close to a major city. Just an hour's drive from the Brisbane CBD, Spicers Hidden Vale is a destination that invites relaxation and rejuvenation.

Set on 12,000 acres, the retreat features an Australian barn, beautifully restored colonial cottages from a bygone era and a warm country welcome. There is space to relax, space to listen, and space to embark on an adventure amidst abundant wildlife.

We have an 89 bed market garden, fermentation room, orchard, bee hives and free range farm onsite, meaning that much of the produce is from Spicers Hidden Vale itself and anything that's not, is collected directly from nearby farms. With a number of different indoor and outdoor spaces to explore, Spicers Hidden Vale is a unique luxury Australian experience.

The role and key duties;

• Oversee daily operations of all F&B outlets within the hotel, ensuring seamless service delivery and guest satisfaction;
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to maintain consistency in food quality, presentation, and service;
• Curate an unforgettable and personalised experience for our guests from start to finish;
• Forge loyal relationships with guests and locals to promote repeated clientele;
• Lead and inspire a passionate F&B team, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback;
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies throughout the restaurant;
• Develop and manage F&B budgets, forecasts, and cost controls;
• Monitor and analyse sales performance, labour costs, and inventory to optimise profitability;
• Implement strategies to drive revenue growth, including upselling and promotional initiatives;
• Maximize and identify opportunities to sell products & experiences that suit the needs of our guests;
• Support Spicers' sustainability initiatives by reducing waste, sourcing locally, and promoting eco-conscious practices;
• Stay abreast of industry trends and introduce innovative concepts to enhance the F&B offering.

Essential criteria required to be considered;

• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a senior F&B management role, from within a luxury hotel environment and overseeing multiple outlets;
• Strong wine knowledge and desire to grow and maintain a wine list;
• Demonstrated financial acumen in relation to running a profitable F&B operation;
• Sound understanding of back of house operations including stock takes, COG's and rostering;
• A genuine love for great food and wine;
• WSET level 2 or CMS certification (desirable);
• Ability to lead a team to success and develop those coming up in the industry'
• A talent for customer service with a vibrant and outgoing nature. .

Salter Brothers Hospitality Benefits

• Huge range of discounts across our entire portfolio of luxury hotels and retreats including accommodation, F&B and Spa discounts;
• Friends and family discounts;
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Caring and progressive culture where all team members are celebrated & recognised regularly;
• Opportunities for career development and mobility across our 20+ Australian properties (and growing).

To apply online, please click on the apply button or alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact Emma Martin our Director of Talent Acquisitionon