Area Manager

Join Compass Group Australias largest hospitality and support services provider as we continue to deliver exceptional Living and Working Services (LWS) to our client portfolio across Australia.

ESS delivers the best hospitality and support services to remote sites across Australia. From mess halls to accommodation and recreation facilities our teams keep communities running smoothly every day.

As an Area Manager youll oversee multiple sites driving performance supporting Site Managers and ensuring consistent service excellence. Youll play a key leadership role in delivering on contractual commitments operational efficiencies and client satisfaction.

About the Role

In this role you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and performance across a portfolio of sites providing leadership coaching and support to Site Managers to ensure business objectives are consistently achieved.

You will build and maintain strong client relationships ensuring contractual obligations are met while driving continuous improvement innovation and cost efficiencies across operations.

The role also involves managing operational budgets including labour food and consumable costs while ensuring the highest standards of safety compliance and food safety are upheld across all locations. Through strong leadership you will foster a culture of excellence diversity and engagement within your teams.

About You

Youre an experienced multi-site leader with a background in facilities management hospitality or large-scale operations. You thrive on building strong relationships solving challenges and motivating teams to deliver results.

• A business or hospitality qualification (preferred)
• Minimum 6 years management experience in a similar environment
• Proven commercial acumen with P&L management experience
• Strong people leadership and client relationship management skills
• Excellent understanding of safety compliance and workplace legislation
• Proficiency with IT systems and reporting tools

Why Compass Group

We are driven by our values Responsibility Teamwork and Passion for Quality.

• Opportunities for career growth and national mobility
• Supportive leadership and professional development programs
• Access to employee benefits and recognition programs
• The chance to make a meaningful impact across remote and regional communities

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process please reach out to us on 1300TALENT or

Our peoples unique backgrounds experiences and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities we serve where everyone feels empowered and valued. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples people of all backgrounds ages sexual orientations gender expressions gender identities and people with disability.