Food & Beverage Supervisor

reporting to the Food & Beverage Manager

 About The Royal Automobile Club of Australia

As the oldest motoring club in Australia, RACA offers its members a wide range of exclusive services, including events, banquets, fine dining, beverages, parking, and accommodation. As a private members’ club, it also boasts reciprocity with over two hundred prestigious clubs worldwide. Positioned in the heart of Sydney’s Circular Quay, this historic building can be found at one of the city’s premier locations on Macquarie Street.

Position Summary

The Food & Beverage Supervisor plays a key role in the day-to-day operation of our Food & Beverage department, with a primary focus on the successful execution of events. Working closely with the Events team and reporting directly to the Food & Beverage Manager, this role is responsible for ensuring all events are delivered to a high standard from operational handover through to completion.

In addition to overseeing event operations, the Food & Beverage Supervisor provides leadership across restaurant and bar service, supports team development, assists with rostering, and helps maintain exceptional member and guest experiences across all F&B outlets.

Key Responsibilities

Events

• Own the operational delivery of events following handover from the Events team, ensuring run sheets are executed to a high standard.
• Coordinate setup, service, and pack down while leading staff and maintaining smooth communication across departments.
• Monitor event flow, resolve issues proactively, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Restaurant & Bar Operations

• Supervise daily F&B operations, ensuring professional service standards are maintained.
• Lead by example, support service delivery, and assist with opening/closing procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness, compliance, and support stock control as required.

Team Leadership & Administration

• Support, train, and motivate F&B team members to deliver outstanding service.
• Assist with rostering, labour management, timesheets, and operational reporting.
• Promote a positive, professional, and accountable team culture.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with WHS, food safety, hygiene, and RSA requirements.

What We Need from You

• Outgoing, professional, and welcoming with a passion for exceptional guest experiences.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to support and motivate a team.
• Previous F&B supervisory experience across events, restaurant, and bar operations.
• Experience in premium hospitality environments such as hotels, resorts, or private members’ clubs is highly regarded.
• Confident managing events, interpreting run sheets, and delivering seamless service.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform calmly in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Lightspeed, PeopleVine, Mews, and SevenRooms is preferred.
• Experience with rostering and team coordination.
• Current RSA certification.

 Why Join RACA?

• Be part of a close-knit and professional team.
• Engage with a vibrant member community and prestigious clientele.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Work in a prestigious and historic private club in Sydney.

 What the RACA offers you

• A fun and friendly team
• Access to the Club Gym
• Lunch provided every day
• Terrific location – Circular Quay (Macquarie Street) close to bus, trains, trams, ferries.
• Training and career development.
• Staff fund/bonus dependant on role and KPI’s
• Daily staff meals (lunch provided)
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Staff uniform provided and laundry allowance for some front of house roles
• Staff social events

 Apply via Seek – FOOD & BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR