Job Description

Food & Beverage Manager - Adina Sydney Darling Harbour

About TFE Hotels

At TFE Hotels, we're proud to be one of Australia's leading global hospitality groups. With 80+ hotels, 12+ brands and operations across 11+ countries, we combine local spirit with international opportunity. We're passionate about people and the experiences we create together, where individuality is celebrated and collaboration comes naturally. Here, you'll be supported to grow, learn and make a real impact with the tools, development and benefits to help you thrive.

The Property

Adina Sydney Darling Harbour has reopened following a full refurbishment, a premium apartment hotel in one of Sydney’s most vibrant waterfront locations. Located on King Street Wharf, only a short walk from Barangaroo, the CBD and ICC, the hotel offers 114 spacious studios and apartments designed to give guests comfort, flexibility, and space to stay their own way.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting a passionate hospitality professional to join our Food & Beverage team as a Food & Beverage Manager at Adina Sydney Darling Harbour.

You'll lead the Food & Beverage team to deliver exceptional dining experiences while driving operational excellence across the venue.

By using guest insight, operational data and people-focused leadership, you'll develop your team, improve service and balance quality, efficiency and business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Food & Beverage operation to deliver exceptional guest experiences and commercial outcomes.
• Coach, develop and inspire team members to achieve high performance and service excellence.
• Monitor operational performance, service standards and guest satisfaction outcomes.
• Manage rostering, labour resources and operational planning to support business performance.
• Oversee stock management, ordering and inventory control to maintain efficient operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and the guest experience.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety, RSA and workplace legislation.
• Build strong relationships across hotel departments to deliver seamless guest experiences.
• Create an inclusive and accountable culture where team members understand their contribution.
• Lead the overall Food & Beverage function, balancing operational performance with commercial outcomes.
• Develop departmental strategies, budgets and performance initiatives that support the hotel's broader business objectives.
• Partner with hotel leadership to identify opportunities for growth, innovation and enhanced guest experiences.

Skills & Experience

• Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Professional presentation and a positive, guest-focused attitude.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure while managing multiple priorities.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Proven leadership experience within Food & Beverage or hospitality operations.
• Strong commercial understanding of labour management, revenue performance and operational efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience managing guest feedback, service recovery and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to analyse business performance and implement strategies that enhance guest satisfaction and commercial outcomes.

Qualifications, Certifications & Licenses

• Current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification (where required).
• Food Safety or Food Handling Certificate, where required.
• Diploma or Degree in Hospitality Management, Business or a related discipline (preferred).
• Leadership development qualifications are advantageous.

The Benefits

At TFE Hotels, we believe work should feel good for our guests and for our people. This is a place where you can be yourself, feel supported and build a career that grows as you do.

• Career Growth & Accredited Learning: We are the first employer in ANZ to offer accredited learning pathways, our Learn, Earn & Grow approach can support further education and university opportunities while you work.
• Hotel & Dining Discounts: Enjoy exclusive accommodation and dining discounts across our hotels and brands.
• Global Opportunities: With 80+ hotels, 12+ brands and operations across 11+ countries, access exciting career opportunities, travel experiences and opportunities across our global network.
• Everyday Savings: Unlock discounts on groceries, shopping, entertainment, travel and everyday essentials to help your money go further.
• Wellbeing Support: Access wellbeing resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services and support designed to help you thrive at work and beyond.
• Flexibility & Leave: Take the time you need to recharge, celebrate life's important moments and focus on what matters most, with Birthday Leave, Parental Leave, Purchased Leave and Life Leave, designed to support you at every stage of life.
• Strong Culture: Be heard in a flat, collaborative culture where individuality is celebrated, ideas are welcomed and people achieve more together.

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A place to belong, to grow and to go further, your way. Apply now and discover where a career with TFE Hotels could take you.

Are you ready to dive in and find more? You deserve it.

Life at TFE is brimming with possibility. We’re the only international hotel group headquartered in Sydney, and we’re looking for passionate people ready to dive in and move with us. Today, we have 70+ hotels, seven brands, in eight countries... and we’re not stopping there, with new hotels underway and more in the pipeline. Everyone at TFE is invited to take ownership and help shape our future. If you’re authentic, flexible and talented, you’ll find more than you expected, and we’ll support you every step of the way.