Food and Beverage Manager

2 days ago

Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia Mercure Centro Port Macquarie Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Food & Beverage Manager

Mercure Centro Port Macquarie | Birdrock Bar & Grill

Mercure Centro Port Macquarie and Birdrock Bar & Grill sit within the Flower Hotels group - a proudly local operator known for creating welcoming venues, exceptional guest experiences and strong community connections.

We're looking for a full-time Food & Beverage Manager to join our leadership team as our current manager steps aside for maternity leave. This is a permanent role, not a short-term contract, with the opportunity to receive a full 1:1 handover directly from the outgoing manager. The position oversees Birdrock Bar & Grill, hotel breakfast service, functions, and in-house guest and group dining experiences.

This role is perfect for a hospitality leader who thrives in a hands on, fast-paced, premium casual environment and is excited by the challenge of driving both guest experience and commercial results across multiple outlets.

What You'll Do


• Bring strong commercial acumen - confident with budgets, forecasting, GP analysis and driving revenue growth through promotions, activations and upselling strategies

• Oversee daily food & beverage operations while maintaining a strategic focus on standards, compliance, cost control and continuous improvement

• Balance hands-on floor leadership with proactive planning, business development and long-term growth initiatives

• A natural leader who can motivate, mentor and develop a diverse team, building capability at every level

• Partner with the kitchen and other HOD's to deliver innovative menus, promotions and activations that attract both locals and hotel guests

• Manage rosters, stock control, service standards and floor efficiency with a clear focus on both guest experience and financial performance

About You


• Previous experience as an F&B Manager, Restaurant Manager, or senior FOH leader

• Passion for hospitality and creating unforgettable guest experiences

• Strong leadership skills -able to motivate, mentor and grow a team

• Proactive, organised and confident in managing busy service periods

• Skilled in handling guest feedback and complaints with professionalism

• Experience with budgets, forecasting, rostering, POS and stock management systems

• Wine and cocktail knowledge is essential

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and peak trading periods

Why You'll Love Working With Us


• Permanent, full-time leadership role with structured handover support

• Part of Mercure Centro Port Macquarie, an Accor-franchised property, and Birdrock Bar & Grill by Flower Hotels. Staff benefits across both the Flower Hotels and Accor networks

• Genuine career growth opportunities within a respected regional hospitality group

• Living and working in one of Australia's most beautiful coastal destinations

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and lead one of Port Macquarie's most exciting F&B venues, we'd love to hear from you.

Candidates are encouraged to include a cover letter.

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