F&B Operations Manager

Job description

Join the revelry at Drifter Melbourne Welcome to Drifter, Australia's newest hospitality playground designed for free spirits and adventure seekers. We blend the boutique comfort of a hotel with the community-driven spirit of a modern hostel, creating vibrant spaces where travellers from around the world come together to connect, unwind, and explore. We're looking for an F&B Operations Manager to lead and evolve our Melbourne food and beverage offering — from Alfie's through to Rambler Social, Rooftop and beyond. This is a role for someone who wants to build something, not just run it. The Opportunity: This is a hands-on leadership role focused on growing the F&B experience into something that feels alive, social, energetic, and worth showing up for. You’ll be on the floor leading service, building the team, and shaping the vibe day to day. At the same time, you’ll work behind the scenes on programming, events, and commercial performance to ensure the venues are not just busy, but successful. A big part of this role is the evolution of Alfie’s into Rambler Social, a space designed to become a genuine meeting point for both guests and locals. This includes building out weekly progra...