Food & Beverage Team (Pre-Opening) - Crowne Plaza Geelong Be part of a landmark hotel opening in one of Victoria's most exciting waterfront destinations! In partnership with Plenary Group, IHG Hotels & Resorts is bringing the world-class Crowne Plaza brand to Geelong, opening in early 2026. As part of the new Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre precinct, this 200-room hotel will offer premium accommodation, cafe, restaurant and bar, sky bar on level 10, pool, gym, and versatile meeting spaces up to 180 guests seated - ideal for both business and leisure travellers. Join Our Pre-Opening Team As we prepare to open our doors, we're on the lookout for passionate Food & Beverage Supervisors Attendants, Baristas, and Bartenders (full-time, part-time, and casual) to join our pre-opening team across our new dining and bar venues at Crowne Plaza Geelong. We will be starting our onboarding and training in December however, having Christmas and new year off! A Taste of Your Day-to-Day Welcome guests warmly and deliver memorable dining experiences through attentive, thoughtful service. Provide exceptional service across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and event operations. Demonstrate solid knowledge of our food and beverage offerings and a willingness to learn through training. Greet, seat, and serve guests efficiently and professionally. Maintain clean, well-stocked, and organised service areas and equipment. Uphold Crowne Plaza's "Dare to Connect" service philosophy at every interaction. Support workplace health and safety practices and arrive ready to represent the brand with pride. What We Need from You Proven experience in similar roles within hotels, resorts, or hospitality venues. A genuine passion for food, beverages, and creating memorable guest experiences. Strong communication and interpersonal skills; warm, welcoming, and easy to talk to. Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays. Physically capable of standing for long periods and handling light to moderate lifting. Current VIC RSA and valid Australian working rights. A positive attitude, commitment to quality, and a readiness to learn. What You Can Expect from Us At IHG, we give our people everything they need to succeed - from competitive pay and global hotel discounts to world-class training and career growth opportunities. We're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and respected. IHG Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and encourages you to bring your whole self to work. As one of the world's leading hotel groups, we're here to deliver True Hospitality for Good - making every guest and colleague feel cared for, recognised, and respected wherever they are. Don't meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply - we'd love to get to know you. Start your journey with us today. Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today. At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
