Food Services Coordinator (Front of House)

Food Services Coordinator (Front of House)

Job No.: 685281

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Fixed-term appointment for 12 months

Remuneration: $96768 - $104450 pa HEW Level 06 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Fixed-term full time role

• 100% in person and onsite

• Great benefits with affordable parking options

The Opportunity

Monash Residential Services (MRS) is seeking a proactive and service-driven Food Services Coordinator (Front of House) to lead the delivery of outstanding dining and service experiences across our café dining hall and function spaces for a large and diverse residential community.

This hands-on role oversees daily FOH operations leading a team of supervisors permanent staff and agency attendants to deliver smooth service consistent standards and staff development. Youll coordinate functions from everyday gatherings to high-profile events while managing rostering stock and POS systems supplier relationships FOH communications and compliance with food safety and OHS. The role also provides delegated Second in Command coverage for the Food Services Manager and operational support to the Back-of-House Coordinator when required.

With the support of your team your role will see you:

• Oversee FOH service across café dining and functions

• Lead train and support FOH staff and supervisors

• Coordinate functions and special events ensuring excellent service

• Manage FOH stock consumables equipment and POS troubleshooting

• Monitor and maintain food safety hygiene and compliance standards

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and service innovation

• Provide operational coverage and help drive continuous improvement

To be successful in this role youll bring strong leadership and coordination skills a commitment to service excellence and a solid experience in front-of-house operations. Your ability to manage teams deliver polished service for both daily dining and special events and balance competing priorities while fostering positive relationships will be key to your success.

About Monash University

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Monash supports flexible working arrangements. Whilst this role is worked 100% on-site we have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

To apply simply send us a copy of your latest CV along with a cover letter that addresses your suitability for the role. A document addressing the Key Selection Criteria is not required. Please refer to How to apply for Monash Jobs.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilities neurodivergent people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments please contact us at in an email titled Reasonable Adjustments Request for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Mr Ridwan Tandijono Manager Food Services Monash Residential Services 61 3

Position Description: Food Services Coordinator (Front of House)

Applications Close: Thursday 6 November 2025 11:55pm AEDT

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