Hospitality Operations Manager Bimbadgen Estate

**Description**:
THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you passionate about creating unforgettable experiences in the world of hospitality and wine? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment, training and developing your team and seeing the impact flow through to outlet financial results? If so, Bimbadgen are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Hospitality Operations Manager to join the team in Australia's oldest wine region.

As the Hospitality Operations Manager, you will lead our hospitality venues on a day to day basis as well as working with the General Manager in developing longer term strategies to improve operations, guest experience and financial results. Your operational departments will include ESCA Restaurant, Bimbadgen Cellar Door & Woodfire Pizza, Palmers Lane Weddings & Events, on the day execution of Bimbadgen A Day on the Green Events, Emma's Cottage and Alter Wines. Your strong commitment to attention to detail, leading by example and training and developing your teams will drive revenue growth, enhance guest satisfaction, and uphold our brand's reputation for excellence.

Take the next step in your career and join us on our journey to create unforgettable experiences in the world of wine.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Full responsibility for the daily operations across our hospitality outlets. You will succeed at this through working hands-on in each outlet to ensure you fully understand the operational requirements, can identify daily opportunities for improvement and lead by example in service quality and process.
Daily Review & adaption of rosters to reflect business levels
Assisting the venues to ensure reservation and customer spend maximisation
Providing very hands-on leadership and mentoring of the hospitality team, front and back of house, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.
Collaborate with the outlet and marketing teams to develop a calendar of events for each outlet that drives customer visitation and satisfaction
Ensure compliance with all licensing, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Cultivate relationships with guests, wine club members, local businesses and industry partners to enhance brand loyalty and drive sales.

**Requirements**:
Proven experience in hospitality management, preferably within the wine or luxury hospitality industry.
Experience in regional hospitality/tourism operations is desirable
Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and motivating high-performing teams.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, with a focus on delivering outstanding guest service.
A business mindset with the ability to analyse results, identify opportunities, and drive measurable improvements.
Knowledge of wine and a passion for sharing that knowledge with others.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays - this is a hands-on role with the expectation to be in and around outlets during its busiest services.

**BENEFITS**:
We offer a supportive and fun work environment and the opportunity for professional growth through our extensive hospitality operations. Benefits include:

- Generous wine and dining discounts.
- Access to free training and development.
- Birthday Leave.
- Discounted wines and exclusive access to special events.
- Professional development opportunities to grow your career in the wine and hospitality industry.

ABOUT BIMBADGEN

Situated in Pokolbin within the Hunter Valley, Bimbadgen is an iconic winery, restaurant, event, and tourism operator. Bimbadgen proudly sits within the Mulpha International portfolio, with sister properties in the InterContinental Sydney, Hayman Island, and Sanctuary Cove, amongst many more hospitality venues across NSW and QLD.

ABOUT MULPHA

Mulpha is one of Australia's most experienced real estate and hospitality investors, with highly specialised operational management and development capability. The Group has an extensive portfolio of real estate, property development, hospitality, education, and private equity assets, and invests in some of the fastest growing and most vibrant economies including Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Malaysia.

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