Food and Beverage Supervisor

Role summary

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The Food and Beverage Supervisor oversees daily restaurant, bar, banquet, and room-service operations at The Westin Melbourne. Responsibilities typically include supervising service teams, coordinating shifts, maintaining Marriott and Westin service standards, handling guest requests, monitoring food and beverage quality, supporting stock and cash controls, and assisting with training. Candidates are expected to have relevant hospitality experience, strong communication and leadership skills, a customer-focused attitude, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hotel environment. Availability for varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, is generally required. Responsible Service of Alcohol certification and knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements may also be expected.

About the employer

The Westin Melbourne is a premium city hotel operated under Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. Located in central Melbourne, the hotel serves business travellers, leisure guests, conference delegates, and international visitors. Westin is known for its focus on wellbeing, including sleep-focused accommodation, healthy dining, fitness facilities, and personalised service. Marriott International manages a broad portfolio of hotel brands across many countries and offers career pathways in hospitality, management, operations, and corporate functions. Employees may receive access to training, internal development programs, staff rates, and opportunities to transfer within the Marriott network. The Westin Melbourne places strong emphasis on professional guest service, teamwork, consistency, and creating a calm, high-quality hotel experience.

Working in Australia

Australia is a large island country with strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, events, healthcare, construction, technology, and skilled trades. Melbourne offers a multicultural lifestyle, excellent cafés and dining, arts, sport, public transport, and diverse neighbourhoods, although rent and living costs can be high. Australian workplace culture is generally informal, practical, safety-conscious, and respectful of work-life balance. Hospitality employees should expect rotating shifts and busy periods during events and holidays. Visa options may include Working Holiday visas, employer-sponsored visas, skilled visas, and student visas with work rights, depending on nationality, qualifications, and eligibility. Applicants should check current requirements through the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Before relocating, budget for accommodation, transport, health insurance, tax, and registration requirements. Regional areas may provide additional hospitality opportunities and can sometimes support migration pathways.