Duty Manager - Food & Beverage
Full Time | $77,******
Be part of something iconic.
Set against the backdrop of Adelaide Oval, the Oval Hotel is unlike anything else in Australia and at its heart sits Bespoke Wine Bar & Kitchen, our signature restaurant experience. It's where great food and great service come together to create something genuinely memorable. We're not just serving meals, we're creating moments that stay with our guests long after they leave.
We are currently seeking a passionate and experience
full-time Duty Manager - Food & Beverage
to join our leadership team.
You'll lead from the front, keeping our food and beverage operations humming, our standards high and our guests coming back for more. You'll drive performance, spot opportunities and never be afraid to try something new to lift the experience. From busy service periods to major events, you'll juggle it all with confidence, bringing energy, calm and a bit of flair along the way.
What you'll be doing
Manage the day-to-day Oval Hotel food and beverage operations, ensuring exceptional service standards and guest satisfaction
Lead, coach and develop front-of-house hospitality teams to achieve outstanding operational performance
Drive the profitable delivery of all food and beverage services while meeting business objectives and financial targets
Monitoring labour costs, operating expenses and venue performance to maximise productivity and profitability
Develop workforce plans and staff rosters to support operational requirements and customer demand
Oversee inventory control,



purchasing supplier relationships and stock management to maintain product quality and cost efficiency
Introduce creative food and beverage initiatives, promotions and service improvements that enhance the guest experience and grow revenue.
Prepare operational reports, forecasts and business performance analysis for senior management.
Your skills and experience
Previous experience managing food and beverage operations within a hotel, restaurant or premium hospitality environment
A natural leader who knows how to bring out the best in people
A genuine passion for hospitality and great service
Strong communication skills and the ability to build great team culture
Experience across events and busy, high-volume environments
The ability to stay cool under pressure and keep things moving
A team-first mindset, with the confidence to work independently when needed
What's in it for you:
Access to Event Day tickets
Discounts across Adelaide Oval, RoofClimb and Oval Hotel
Enjoy special rates at the Oval Hotel and 50% off stays at EVT Hotels
Paid Parental Leave (over and above the Government PPL scheme).
Subsidised car parking
Health & Wellness programs
Training & development opportunities
Private Health corporate discounts
This is a hands-on hospitality leadership role, so you'll need to be available for
nights, weekends and public holidays
.
Applicants 18 & over, will be required to successfully obtain a DHS Working with Children's Check (for paid employment) within the first two months of employment. Use this link to apply for the relevant check:
To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

📌 Duty Manager - Food & Beverage (Oval Hotel) (Adelaide)
🏢 Adelaide Oval
📍 Adelaide