Food & Beverage Operations Manager

Gold CoastPosted 23-06-2026

Job description

Full Time Salary

Movie World, Oxenford, Gold Coast

The Opportunity

Love the buzz of a fast moving Food & Beverage world? Thrive on turning big, complex operations into smooth, effortless experiences?

This role puts you right at the center of our Food & Beverage universe, leading daily operations across safety, food safety, governance, cost, profitability, and people performance. You’ll be the one who keeps the gears turning and the good vibes flowing.

By streamlining processes, balancing workloads, and embracing contemporary tools and tech, you’ll help deliver the kind of seamless service that keeps guests smiling, teams shining, and the whole operation running at its best.

Key Responsibilities

Ready to make an impact? You’ll bring:

  • Support strategic and profitable F&B plans and ensure KPIs are met.
  • Work with internal teams and partners to improve guest experience and operational efficiency.
  • Set service, quality, and operational standards and ensure they’re consistently delivered.
  • Maintain effective systems and processes that help teams perform well.
  • Manage budgets, costs, labor, pricing, and financial reporting.
  • Lead and develop F&B teams through training, mentoring, and performance management.
  • Oversee Food Safety, HACCP, hygiene, and liquor licensing, including incident investigations.

What We’re Looking For

Excited by the challenge of leading teams, driving performance, and elevating guest moments? You’ll bring:

  • Current Queensland Responsible Management of a Licensed Venue (RMLV) - essential.
  • Multi site hospitality experience - preferred.
  • Senior experience in the Food & Beverage industry.
  • Proven ability to lead large teams and maximize performance.
  • Excellent communication and solid Microsoft Office skills.
  • Ability to set, manage, and analyse budgets.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Solid understanding of business management principles.
  • Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays.
  • In depth knowledge of WH&S and Food Safety.

Your backstage pass to fun, friends and unforgettable memories!

  • Unlimited free entry to our amazing theme parks!
  • Earn complimentary passes to share with family and friends!
  • Enjoy discounts on food & beverage, retail and animal experiences across our parks!
  • Exclusive employee deals through our Village Employee Benefits App, partnered with 65+ major retailers!
  • Unique team events and awards, celebrating our people is part of the fun!
  • Reward and recognition programs with prizes for outstanding contributions
  • Wellbeing support with our on-site team and 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional development opportunities with internal training, we love to grow our talent!

At Village Roadshow Theme Parks, our purpose is simple: create joy and memories that last a lifetime. Every day, our team brings this to life across our iconic properties , from Warner Bros. Movie World and Sea World, to Wet’n’Wild, Paradise Country, Topgolf, Sea World Resort, Australian Outback Spectacular, and Village Roadshow Studios.

Working here isn’t just a job, it’s being part of a team that loves what they do, in a vibrant, fun, and supportive environment. You’ll meet amazing people, develop new skills, and help create unforgettable experiences for our guests.

We value everyone’s unique contributions and encourage candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply. Apply today to join one of the most exciting tourist attractions on the Gold Coast and start creating memories, for our guests, your team, and your career!

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