Food & Beverage Team Leader - TAFE Students Preferred null

• Are you a hospitality professional who is sick of shift work and working late?
• Are you ready to bring your exceptional leadership skills to a business that supports and develops their employees?
• Are you looking to build a rewarding career in a value-driven and growing business?

Then look no further, It's time to unlock your future with Keyton!

Grow your career at Keyton

With more than 76 villages and 17,000 residents nationally, Keyton (previously known as Lendlease Retirement Living), is one of Australia's leading owners and operators of retirement living communities.

Leveraging over 30 years of experience, our teams work across the country in a variety of departments and business units who all have one thing in common: we all lead with heart, and we're committed to creating caring and fun-filled retirement communities.

Join us in this exciting period of change, now as a standalone business, focusing on what works best for our people and customers whilst continuing to build our legacy as Keyton.

The Role

The Baytree by Ardency is a premium retirement Resort located in Greenwich that has paved the way for a unique retirement experience which combines the very best in independent living with the premium amenities you would expect from a boutique hotel.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an engaged and driven Food & Beverage Team Leader to join our dynamic team at The Baytree Restaurant and Lounge Bar.

You will be hands-on in your approach to delivering a unique and personal dining experience, while you mentor team members to deliver the same exceptional five-star service. You will also be instrumental in creating spectacular events throughout the year, with the Resort having a vibrant social calendar.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced hospitality or hotel professional looking for a new challenge and is looking for a position with regular shifts, working business hours Tuesday to Thursday, and evenings on Fridays and Saturdays, with no requirement to work public holidays!

Reporting the Resort Manager, your duties will include:

• Overseeing the smooth and efficient running of the front of house operations, working in conjunction with our executive chef and kitchen team
• Preparation and setting up for meal service
• Managing reservations and room service confirmations
• Planning and execution of our resort events
• Assisting with meal & beverage service
• Providing exceptional customer service to residents and their guests
• Training and onboarding of restaurant wait staff
• Responding to resident enquiries

Benefits

• Training provided
• Bonus scheme + competitive salary
• Generous leave entitlements
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Salary sacrificing, discounted health insurance, annual vaccinations and skin checks
• Access to the Keyton Health & Wellbeing Program
• Unmind mental wellbeing app access
• Working with a supportive and fun team
• Community Day, Volunteer leave and purchased leave

About You

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, committed, dependable and have a commitment to providing exceptional customer service. You will maintain a high level of product knowledge, ensuring your team are confident in their knowledge across varying service styles whilst building strong relationships with residents, their guests and food and beverage team members alike. A background in either hospitality or hotel would be advantageous, as well as having the following:

• A passion for all aspects of a food and beverage operation
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be extremely well presented and reliable
• Have a passionate and customer-focused approach with a can-do and proactive attitude
• A Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate and barista skills
• A current First Aid & CPR Certificate (or be willing to obtain)
• The ability to make decisions and remain calm under pressure
• Be motivated and able to take initiative
• Basic computer skills

What do we do?

Our purpose is to create places where communities thrive not only for our customers but importantly for our employees.

We do this through creating safe, secure and connected independent living communities where residents have the choice and opportunity to pursue active and social lifestyles, close to essential amenities and services.

We are passionate about what we do - and we are always leading with heart.

Please note: The successful applicant must complete a Police Check & will be required to receive an annual flu vaccination between the months of April-October, with supporting documentation prior to joining. For selected roles, pre-employment medical assessments will also be required prior to any employment offers being made.