Director of Culinary and Food & Beverage Service - Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong

Holiday Inn
Geelong, Victoria
1 day ago

Lead with vision. Inspire with flavour. Shape what’s next.

We are entering an exciting new chapter in our Culinary and Food & Beverage journey. With a clear focus on innovation, guest experience, and team excellence, we are seeking a Director of Culinary & Food and Beverage Services to guide our talented team through this next phase of growth and transformation.

This is a rare opportunity for a dynamic hospitality leader to take charge of a multi-outlet operation and redefine the way we deliver exceptional dining, beverage, and event experiences.

A little taste of your day-to-day

Every day is different but mostly you’ll be:

  • Providing strategic leadership across all culinary and F&B operations.
  • Driving innovation in menus, concepts, and service delivery that surprise and delight our guests.
  • Mentoring and inspiring a diverse team of chefs, food & beverage duty managers, team leaders, and service professionals.
  • Ensuring our operations remain financially strong, operationally efficient, and fully compliant.
  • Playing a key role in shaping the future direction of our dining and beverage culture.

What we need from you:

  • Responsible for leading and nurturing a workplace culture that is positive, inclusive, and aligned with IHG’s values, ensuring team members feel engaged, supported, and motivated to deliver their best.
  • Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification in Hotel Management, culinary arts, or related field preferred.
  • Senior leadership in culinary and/or F&B Management within hotels or multi-faceted venues.
  • A track record of delivering exceptional guest experiences and business results.
  • Strong financial acumen and ability to balance innovation with operational excellence.
  • A people-first leadership style that inspires, develops, and motivates teams.
  • Knowledge of current industry trends, guest preferences, and compliance requirements.
  • Exceptional communication skills.

This is not just a leadership role; it’s a chance to leave your mark. You will join a property and leadership team committed to new ideas, fresh energy, and evolving the way we deliver hospitality. From reimagined dining concepts to guest-driven beverage experiences, you’ll have the freedom and support to bring your vision to life.

What you can expect from us:

Not only will you benefit from a truly unique and career-defining opportunity as part of this exciting hotel opening, but you’ll receive a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work and a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Most importantly, your career journey will be supported through our lifelong development programs, IHG career milestone celebrations, and transfer of leave entitlements as you move and grow with IHG.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

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