Food & Beverage Manager
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Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ESS Defence delivers the best hospitality and catering services to our Defence personnel. We are committed to providing nutritional and delicious meals to our customers whether it is in dining halls or out on the field. The work that we do is essential in keeping our Australian Defence Force healthy comfortable and living their best Defence Life!
Step into a unique and rewarding leadership role as a Food & Beverage Manager supporting Defence Establishment Orchard Hills and Air HQ Glenbrook. This position offers the opportunity to lead front-of-house operations across two Defence sites working closely with your team to deliver high-quality service in a structured purpose-driven environment.
The Position:
Lead coach and inspire front-of-house teams across daily service operations
Drive a positive team culture focused on accountability engagement and service excellence
Ensure compliance with contractual requirements food safety standards and service expectations
Oversee rostering workforce planning and people management to support smooth operations
Lead by example with a hands-on visible leadership style
The Person:
Proven hospitality leadership experience including people management and rostering
Strong knowledge of food safety HACCP and allergen management
Confident communicator with the ability to motivate and develop teams
Comfortable working independently while partnering with the Site Operations Manager
Current drivers licence and reliable transport to travel between sites
Benefits:
Weekday-focused roster with minimal nights and weekends
Flexible family-friendly working arrangements
Ongoing development and clear career pathways within ESS Defence and Compass Group
Access to exclusive employee discounts and benefits
Candidates will be required to undertake an Australian National Police Check. This will be paid for by the Company.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Service
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Hospitality Experience
- Bartending
- Guest Relations Experience
- Management Experience
- POS
- Supervising Experience
- Micros POS
About Company
Compass Group Australia provide contract food and support services nationwide, from the most remote areas to fine dining in the CBD.
