W Melbourne is on the hunt for a dynamic Director of Beverage & Food to join our vibrant tribe!

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for food and beverage, luxury hospitality, and creating unforgettable guest experiences? W Melbourne is searching for a Director of Beverage & Food who thrives in fast-paced environments, inspires high-performing teams, pushes boundaries, and leads with bold innovation.

Why Choose W Melbourne?

Earn a competitive base salary with annual merit increases and performance-driven bonus plan.

Enjoy complimentary health insurance as part of our commitment to taking care of you—because your wellbeing comes first.

Get 35% off food and beverage at W Melbourne, and Marriott International's global room night & F&B discounts for you and your loved ones.

Advance your career globally with Marriott International, with a wide array of opportunities featured on our dedicated recruitment platform and strong succession planning.

Be part of W Melbourne's success, including a Hatted Restaurant, Best Deluxe Restaurant, Award Winning Event Spaces, Award-Winning Bar Design and 2024 Certified Great Place to Work.

Engage with Marriott's TakeCare initiatives, actively participating in meaningful community service because we believe in action, not just words.

Earn a paid day off on your birthday because we believe in celebrating our rockstars – YOU!

Benefit from our Employee Assistance Program, addressing physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As our Director of B&F, you will partner with the Assistant Director of B&F & Venue Managers to develop and implement B&F departmental strategies. The position oversees and ensures that the B&F operations meet the Brand's Standards and luxury, Leading Quality Assurance and ensuring guest and talent satisfaction, focusing on growing revenues and maximizing the department's financial performance.

Lead and execute the B&F strategy in alignment with W Hotels’ luxury standards.

Work with the B&F leadership team to determine areas of concern and develop strategies to improve the department's financial performance.

Drive innovation by staying ahead of market trends and introducing new F&B experiences.

Monitor the B&F department's actual and projected sales to ensure revenue goals are met or exceeded, and opportunities are identified and addressed.

Engage, mentor, and inspire your team to deliver exceptional service and elevate the guest experience.

Provide services above and beyond for guest satisfaction and ensuring return patronage and of B&F venues and the Hotels.

Focus on maintaining profit margins without compromising guest or Talent satisfaction.

Carry out any other duty/function that the Hotel Manager or General Manager may assign, and provide ongoing support to the Hotel Manager or General Manager.

ABOUT YOU

You have previous experience as a Director of F&B or similar preferably with an international hotel chain.

You are a passionate and results-driven professional with a strong technical understanding of F&B operations, coupled with a deep product knowledge and a warm, people-focused approach.

You're known for building high-performing teams through inspiring coaching, clear direction, and a strong focus on talent development.

Highly organized and efficient, you thrive in fast-paced environments, using your analytical skills to assess business trends and drive business strategies.

You navigate change with integrity, resolve conflicts effectively, and make innovative, results-driven decisions.

Your can-do attitude sets the tone for excellence, and you’re always eager to take on new challenges and grow in your career.

A strong career foundation in the Australian hotel market and luxury hotel operations is highly valued.

Ready to Create Epic Moments?

Join W Melbourne and be part of a team that dares to deliver a different kind of luxury. Apply now and ignite your career with us! Please submit your CV, along with a cover letter addressing your suitability and interest for the role. Please address your cover letter to Director of HR - David West.

About the Hotel - W Melbourne

W Melbourne is the rebel between the streets, taking its design cues from Australia’s cultural capital and providing the back-lane entrance keys to what’s New/Next in the city. Extending the laneway culture inside, 294 bold rooms and suites peel back the layers and revel in the city’s history.

Home to four electric venues – Lollo, Curious, Warabi, and WET Bar – plus over 800 square metres of cutting-edge event space, W Melbourne is the place to see and be seen in.

W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.