LMT- Food and Beverage Manager - Salted Egg

About Us - Salted Egg Born from the eclectic and vivid origin of South-East Asian cuisine, Salted Egg stands as Darwin’s premier South-East Asian restaurant. With the best location on the waterfront, our restaurant transports you to another world, making it a destination for those with a curious appetite and a fervent desire for culinary adventure. It’s not just a place to dine; it’s where ideas are hatched.The RoleWe are seeking an experienced Food and Beverage Manager to oversee restaurant operations as we open doors and establish our reputation. You'll ensure we operate smoothly, profitably, and to a high standard every day. You'll lead our teams, support service delivery, and ensure our people, systems, and menus keep the business performing at its best.Duties and Responsibilities:Service Excellence:You oversee the daily operations and performance of the hotel food & beverage venues including all team members, ensuring smooth running and exemplary guest serviceWith a hands-on style, you lead by example – from jumping in to make coffee, serve plates, take orders and greet guests – you’re always on hand and customer-facingYou lead by example when it comes to presentation and your team follow your lead – their uniforms, the dining and bar area and layout are always immaculate and to the highest standardConsistency is king – food and beverage presentation, style, portions, timing and quality can’t be faulted under your watchYou liaise with Sales & Marketing to identify, execute and implement promotions, strategies and special eventsYou’re always analysing the local market and current trends to ensure your offering drives footfall and continual growth People Leadership:You commit to the five practices of exemplary leadership (Kouzes and Posner’s The Leadership Challenge)You lead and supervise by modelling the way. You coach, train and develop all F&B team membersYou hold regular team briefings and actively encourage participation, feedback and idea-sharing from the whole teamYou’re always on call both on-site and off-site for any issue or crisis management and you take the lead in managing any critical incidents that occur in the outletYou work with your General Manager and People & Capability Manager on any performance management, recruitment and team development Budgets & Cost Control:You complete stocktakes and wastage reports on a monthly basisWorking with the GM, EAM and Executive Chef, you ensure food costs are managed effectively, analysing budget variances and considering seasonal/hotel activityRosters and coverage are effective, maintain cost effectiveness and are done timelyWorking with the GM and Finance, you set the financial forecasts and budgets for F&B and review expenses and revenue and profit generation Skills and Experience:Hold formal qualifications in Hospitality Management (tertiary or vocational qualifications)3+ years’ experience as a Food and Beverage Manager in a high‑end environmentExperienced in opening a new restaurant (preferred)Strong understanding of financial management, planning and cost controlStrong knowledge of Asian cuisine, culture and service standardsConfident with food and wine pairingCapable leader with experience supporting and guiding teams end‑to‑endOrganised, calm, personable and professionalHands‑on approach, comfortable stepping onto the floor when requiredFlexible, adaptable, and able to support a growing business Why us?Take this opportunity to lead the growth of this well-loved brand in a new location, as part of a global and growing hotel brand. Supportive leadership, opportunities for growth, and a culture of excellence will enhance your experience and help you make this role your own.If you're ready to find more - more opportunities to lead, more challenges to embrace, more impact to deliver - now's the time to talk to us.Base Salary range $95K- $110K per annum excluding superannuation