Mess Manager

MESS MANAGER FULL TIME RAAF AMBERLEY (IPSWICH)

Leadership Opportunity Defence Hospitality Career Growth

Lead hospitality operations at RAAF Amberley
Drive team culture service excellence and operational performance
Career development opportunities within ESS Defence and Compass Group
Work within one of Australias largest Defence hospitality environments

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.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Mess Manager to join our team at RAAF Amberley Ipswich. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a hospitality professional who enjoys leading teams delivering outstanding customer service and maintaining high operational standards.

THE POSITION

Lead coach and develop hospitality teams across daily operations
Drive a positive team culture focused on engagement accountability and service excellence
Oversee dining services hospitality functions and customer experience delivery
Ensure compliance with contractual requirements food safety standards and service expectations
Manage rostering workforce planning and team performance
Monitor operational budgets labour utilisation and service outcomes
Maintain high standards of presentation cleanliness and operational efficiency
Build strong relationships with Defence stakeholders and internal teams

THE PERSON

Proven experience in hospitality management mess management or food and beverage leadership
Strong people management coaching and development skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
Sound knowledge of food safety HACCP and allergen management
Experience managing rosters labour costs and operational performance
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Current drivers licence preferred
Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Defence clearance

BENEFITS

Full-time leadership opportunity
Career development and progression pathways within Compass Group
Ongoing training and professional development
On-site parking available
Uniforms and meals provided while on duty
Employee discounts benefits and recognition programs
Supportive and structured operating environment

Apply now to join our team at RAAF Amberley and play a key role in delivering exceptional hospitality services to Australian Defence Force personnel.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks including a National Police Check and Defence clearance.

We are committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process please contact 1300TALENT or .

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds ages abilities sexual orientations and gender identities. We also welcome applications from Veterans and Defence family members.