Group Food & Beverage Manager

Group Food & Beverage Manager

Cronulla Sharks Leagues Club

Woolooware, NSW

Full-time, Onsite

The Sharks Group is embarking on a significant new phase with the upcoming launch of the new Sharks Leagues Club this Spring. We are seeking a Group Food & Beverage Manager to oversee front-of-house food and beverage operations at Sharks Leagues Club and Sharks at Kareela. This role will focus on enhancing guest experiences, developing our beverage strategy, and cultivating a high-performing hospitality team. If you are passionate about hospitality, enjoy leading teams, excel in dynamic environments, and wish to influence a premier venue from its inception, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Sharks Group?

• Lead food and beverage operations across two prominent hospitality venues.
• Contribute significantly to the launch of the new Sharks Leagues Club.
• Shape and manage the beverage strategy, service standards, and guest experience.
• Become part of a collaborative leadership team dedicated to innovation and ongoing improvement.
• Work within a well-known Australian sporting and entertainment organisation.

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager – Leagues Clubs, this position entails overall leadership of front-of-house food and beverage operations for the Group. This is a hands-on leadership role with an emphasis on:

• Leading and developing front-of-house teams.
• Beverage strategy, supplier relations, and product development.
• Bar operations and service standards.
• Functions and events execution.
• Operational planning and continuous improvement.
• Commercial performance, labour, and stock management.
• Collaborating with contract catering partners to ensure a smooth customer experience.

You will be instrumental in ensuring exceptional service for all members and guests while achieving strong commercial results.

About You

We are looking for an experienced hospitality leader who thrives on developing people, refining operations, and crafting memorable customer experiences. You will possess:

• Demonstrated leadership experience in clubs, hotels, restaurants, stadiums, or large hospitality settings.
• Solid knowledge of beverages, including wine, beer, cocktails, spirits, and current industry trends.
• Experience managing high-volume food and beverage operations.
• Strong commercial understanding, including labour management, beverage costing, and stock control.
• Experience in delivering functions and events.
• Familiarity with POS and digital ordering platforms.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Current RSA and RCG qualifications.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, public holidays, and major event days.

Experience with new venue openings or leading major refurbishments will be highly regarded.

Application Instructions

To contribute to the future of hospitality at Sharks Group and play a pivotal role in our new venue's opening, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your suitability for this opportunity.