Food and Beverage Director, P&O Cruises Australia

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Food & Beverage Director to join our on board team in November/ December.

Leading a team of F&B management professionals and being at the forefront of the entire on board F&B Operation (bars/lounges, restaurants, kitchens and crew dining areas) the Food & Beverage Director is responsible for driving revenue, while striving to exceed guest satisfaction targets and meeting company procedures and standards.

This is an exciting time to join P&O Cruises Australia as we are currently rolling out innovative F&B concepts which the Food & Beverage Director will play a key part in implementing on board.

Our ideal candidates will bring:

• At least 5 years food and beverage managerial experience as head of department (with a team of 200+) preferably in an upscale hotel (multi outlets), large cruise ship, restaurant chain or high volume food service facility
• Strong financial management skills and previous responsibility for managing the financial performance of an entire F&B Department (incorporating forecasting, cost containment, revenue generation and control of inventory levels)
• Strong people management, leadership and development skills
• Solid interpersonal, customer relations and conflict resolution skills; a commitment to delivering the upmost customer experience
• Sound communication skills, with a strong command of written and spoken English, and a high attention to detail
• A Degree in hospitality management, business administration or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent

Outstanding knowledge of HACCP procedures for sanitation and cleanliness in all food production areas, as well as displaying a superior knowledge of USPH standards

In return, you will have the opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment where you will meet people that will be friends for life and travel to stunning locations ‘like no place on earth’.

Contracts are for four months duration with two months leave in between assignments. The salary is competitive and flights, medical cover and uniforms are provided.

Please note employees of P&O Cruises Australia are required to be at least 21 years old, possess a current unrestricted passport (valid for at least a year) and international applicants eligible to apply for an Australian Maritime Crew Visa (MCV) and Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). All crew members are required to successfully clear an ENG1 Medical before commencing onboard.