Food And Beverage Supervisor – Patina At Alumni Court

Food & Beverage Grade 4 Load Rate ($58,866.58 + 17% super)

Full-time, Fixed term position up to 2 years

Closing Date: 27 March 2023 at 11:00pm AEST (R-23678)

About This Opportunity 

We are seeking a motivated, organised, reliable Food and Beverage Supervisor to coordinate and deliver exceptional hospitality services within Patina at Alumni Court. A new high-end restaurant bar and events caterer in the heart of The UQ St Lucia Campus. We are specifically seeking staff with experience in supervising other hospitality staff, including Restaurant, Events and Barista staff.

Patina at Alumni Court is a modern and contemporary restaurant offering relaxed premium dining with an emphasis on paddock to plate philosophy, Patina will offer a unique shared dining experience overlooking the Alumni Gardens. Facilities will also include a private dining room and the kitchen will cater to events both on and offsite.

Staff are required to fulfill 38 hours per week over a seven-day roster including some weekends and evenings. This is a full-time fixed term position.

Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:  

Supervision and hands on service in the Restaurant and event catering

Presence and hands on leadership during all service periods

Training staff in menu knowledge

Management of the electronic restaurant diary

Handling guest complaints and maintaining high service standards at all times

High level of maintenance of restaurant equipment and furniture

Stock control and ordering restaurant supplies

Liaison with Event Coordinators and Kitchen team regarding service

Locking of premises at end of the shift

POS system updates and programming

Responsibility for staff and patron care

To ensure responsible service of alcohol

Assisting with the day-to-day activities of Patina at Alumni Court

Other duties as reasonably expected by the Food and Beverage

This role is subject to The University’s .

About You

Two years’ supervisory/management experience in a premium dining, high-volume establishment

Current Queensland Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate (RSA)

Proven supervisory experience in a high-profile restaurant

Strong Food and Wine knowledge

Competence in programming POS systems

Well-development communication and negotiation skills

Highly developed organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure

Sound understanding of workplace, health and safety issues

5-star hotel/premium fine dining restaurant experience will be highly regarded

Demonstrated team player and well-developed interpersonal skills

High standard of personal grooming and hygiene

Commitment to excellence of product and customer service

What We Can Offer 

This is a full-time , fixed-term position up to 2 years at Food & Beverage Grade 4 Load Rate.  

The full-time equivalent base salary will be $58,866.58 plus super of up to 17%. The total package including superannuation will be $68,873.90 .

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Questions? 

To discuss this role please contact David Lee (Food & Beverage Manager) at

For application queries, please contact stating the job reference number in the subject line.

 
  Want to Apply?  

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section

Resume 

About the Selection Process  

To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline, or their application will not be accepted. 

Other Information  

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