Lead our waterfront food and beverage team, drive service excellence, manage costs and compliance, and deliver memorable customer experiences.
About The Westport Club The Westport Club offers casual and welcoming waterfront dining, featuring classics, adventurous daily specials, local and craft beers, and a carefully curated wine list—all with stunning Hastings River views.
About the Role You will develop and deliver food and beverage strategies, manage all catering and beverage outlets, and inspire a large team to deliver outstanding customer experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide end-to-end team leadership, from recruitment and training to performance management and development.
- Champion a positive, safe, and inclusive culture where trust, respect, and fun are core values.
- Deliver on strategic goals by planning promotions, developing seasonal menus, and consistently aligning offerings with the brand and target market.
- Manage wage, food, and beverage costs in line with budget expectations, reporting on progress at leadership meetings.
- Ensure compliance with all hospitality, food, liquor, gaming, health, employment, and safety regulations.
- Build stakeholder relationships and negotiate contracts with suppliers.
- Represent The Westport Club positively in the community, maintaining high standards of personal and team presentation.
- All other duties as required, with flexibility in communication outside normal hours.
Our ideal candidate has - Passion for hospitality and community engagement.
- Proven experience in leading, building, and developing effective teams.
- Valid Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) and Responsible Conduct of Gambling (RCG) certificates.
- Good knowledge of hospitality industry legislation and best practices.
- Relevant qualifications or studies related to hospitality are desirable.
What We Offer - A dynamic work environment with stunning river views.
- The opportunity to coach and influence a large, talented team.
- Strong support from outlet leaders, head chefs, and a professional marketing team.
- The chance to make a positive impact on the community through your work.