Precinct Director of Food & Beverage

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The Precinct Director of Food & Beverage leads food and beverage strategy and operations across Pullman Sydney Olympic Park and its associated precinct venues. Requirements typically include substantial senior hotel or hospitality leadership experience, strong knowledge of restaurants, bars, banqueting and events, financial and commercial management skills, and experience leading large multicultural teams. The successful candidate is expected to improve guest satisfaction, revenue and profitability while maintaining brand standards, food safety and workplace compliance. The role also requires confident stakeholder management, effective budgeting, menu and outlet development, recruitment and coaching, and the ability to work strategically while remaining connected to daily operations.

About the employer

Pullman Sydney Olympic Park is an upscale business and events hotel located within Sydney Olympic Park, close to major sporting, entertainment and exhibition venues. It operates under Accor, one of the world’s largest hospitality groups, whose brands span luxury, premium, midscale and economy accommodation. The hotel serves corporate travellers, conference delegates, sports and entertainment visitors, and leisure guests. Its food and beverage operations are an important part of the wider precinct, supporting restaurants, bars, banquets, conferences and large-scale events. Pullman promotes a contemporary, professional guest experience and places emphasis on service quality, commercial performance, teamwork and staff development. Working for the property can provide exposure to complex event operations, international hotel standards and a broad range of hospitality career pathways within Accor.

Working in Australia

Australia offers strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, events, hotels, restaurants and resort operations, particularly in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Queensland and regional tourism centres. Workplace culture is generally direct, team-oriented and focused on safety, inclusion, service standards and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to beaches, outdoor activities and a relaxed social culture, although housing and transport costs can be high in major cities. International candidates normally need a suitable visa, such as an employer-sponsored Skills in Demand visa, temporary graduate visa, working holiday visa or student visa with work conditions. Requirements depend on nationality, occupation, qualifications and experience. Candidates should confirm eligibility through the Australian Department of Home Affairs and budget for relocation, accommodation, health insurance, tax, transport and initial living expenses before accepting an offer.