Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a food and beverage qualified with strong leadership skills, a passion for guest service and a sound understanding of operational and financial performance.

Reporting to our Food & Beverage Manager, the Assistant Food & Beverage Manager will help lead the day-to-day operation of Cuccina & Beccarria and support the hotel's other F&B; services. This hands-on role focuses on developing the team, delivering great guest experiences, maintaining service standards and managing stock and costs.

About the job…

- Lead daily operations at Cuccina & Beccarria, supporting the team on the floor and ensuring consistently friendly, professional and efficient service.
- Support the hotel's other food and beverage services, including the Lobby Bar, conference room, room service and minibar.
- Coach, train and motivate team members, building their confidence, product knowledge and service skills.
- Assist with recruitment, induction, performance reviews and ongoing team development.
- Support rostering, verify team member time records and monitor staffing levels to meet business needs and manage wage costs.
- Monitor beverage costs, stock levels and ordering requirements,



completing monthly beverage stocktakes and timely reporting.
- Assist with monitoring departmental budgets, controlling costs and identifying opportunities to increase revenue and profitability.
- Ensure responsible service of alcohol practices, licensing requirements, food safety and workplace health and safety standards are maintained.
- Oversee opening and closing procedures, cash handling, till balancing and the accurate operation of point-of-sale systems.
- Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment, ensuring equipment is well cared for and maintenance needs are reported promptly.
- Respond to guest enquiries and complaints with professionalism, using feedback to improve service and guest satisfaction.
- Deliver on the Mercure service promise and recognise our Accor Live Limitless loyalty members.
- Run regular team briefings and work closely with other departments to support smooth hotel operations.
- Take responsibility for the food and beverage department in the absence of the Food & Beverage Manager.
- Work a rotating roster, including early mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

📌 Assistant Food & Beverage Manager (Perth)
🏢 MERCURE
📍 Perth