Assistant Manager Food & Beverage

Assistant Manager Food & Beverage –KimptonMayfair Adelaide 

Join the iconic Kimpton Mayfair Hotel Adelaide as we step into something new. 

Nestled in the heart of Adelaide’s vibrant CBD, the beloved Mayfair Hotel is entering an exciting new chapter—transforming intoKimpton Mayfair Adelaidein 2027. 

At Kimpton, we do things differently. We’re the original boutique lifestyle brand—known for delivering luxury with a wink: sophisticated, yes—but never stuffy. 
We create spaces that feel, experiences that connect, and moments that are personal, playful, and a little unexpected. 

This is your opportunity to be part of a transformation where timeless elegance meets bold personality—bringing together the Mayfair’s distinctive character with Kimpton’s signature energy, creativity and human connection. 

We are on the lookout for an Assistant Manager Food & Beverage to bring our food and beverage experiences to life, creating a deeper connection with our guests, local community and culture. Working closely with the Director of Food & Beverage, you will lead the seamless delivery of conferences, weddings and events, ensuring exceptional service and memorable experiences while supporting our restaurant, bar and lounge operations as required.

At Kimpton, food and drink are at the heart of the guest experience; our restaurants and bars are vibrant community hubs as much as they are signature hotel outlets.

A little taste of your day-to-day 

• Leading event operations on the floor, ensuring warm, genuine and personalised hospitality.
• Executing conferences, weddings and events in line with confirmed event orders and agreed service standards.
• Coordinating event setups, food and beverage service, room changeovers and pack-downs.
• Acting as the key operational contact during events, responding to organiser requests and anticipating guest needs.
• Working closely with Events, Culinary, AV and wider hotel teams to ensure all event requirements are delivered seamlessly.
• Managing last-minute operational changes and guest concerns with confidence and care.
• Monitoring labour, stock usage and operating costs, ensuring accurate recording of additional consumption and charges.
• Supporting restaurant, bar and lounge operations as required.
• Coaching and supporting colleagues while maintaining compliance with hotel standards, RSA, food safety and workplace health and safety.

What we need from you 

• Minimum 2–3 years' Food & Beverage experience, ideally in a hotel or premium hospitality environment.
• Previous supervisory or management experience, preferably in events or banqueting.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams.
• Strong understanding of event operations and food and beverage service standards.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and exceptional guest experiences.
• Current RSA and Responsible Person certification, or ability to obtain prior to commencement.
• Hospitality qualification or equivalent experience.
• Full working rights in Australia.

What you can expect from us 

This is more than a role—it’s a chance to help shape something special. 

• Be part of a once-in-a-generation brand transformation 

• Join a brand that is radically inclusive, authentic and passionate 

• Work in an environment that celebrates personality—where you can be 100% you 

• Access IHG’s global career pathways, development programs and benefits 

• Enjoy a competitive salary, hotel discounts and some of the best training in the business 

Our culture 

At Kimpton, we believe hospitality is, at its core, human. 

We don’t follow scripts—we follow instincts. We create experiences that are warm, intuitive, and refreshingly unscripted, where guests (and colleagues) feel seen, welcomed, and inspired. 

We’re proud to be part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, where we celebrate differences, value individuality, and create inclusive environments where everyone can bring their whole self to work. 

Sounds like you? 
Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d love to hear from you. 

Come as you are—and help us create something truly special.