ESS provides a home away from home for people working in remote mining villages and offshore on oil rigs. We provide the hospitality solutions to ensure all guests are getting the comforts of home even in isolated locations.

We are currently seeking a dynamic and inspiring Area Manager to join our team. This is more than a leadership role, it’s an opportunity to shape experiences, build high performing teams, and make a real impact in the lives of our residents and people.

The Role

• Manage and lead all aspects of site operations across multiple locations
• Manage budgets, food costing, waste reduction and financial reporting
• Oversee food service and facilities management, ensuring high standards in safety, quality and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to company health, safety, and security procedures always
• Inspire and support a large team of chefs and facilities to deliver a premium experience
• Build strong relationships with clients and residents, managing expectations with professionalism and care
• Drive continuous improvement across hard and soft FM services, including cleaning, maintenance and asset management.
• Ensure compliance and contractor performance across all operational areas

The Person:

• Proven experience managing a medium to large sites in hospitality, remote villages or facilities environmentExceptional communication and relationship building skills
• A commercial mindset with experience in financial reporting and contract management
• A track record of delivering profitable business outcomes and superior service levels
• The ability to lead through change, adapt quickly and foster a positive team culture
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to think on your feet
• A commitment to safety, with in depth knowledge of health and safety standards and HACCP

The Benefits

As a Leader with Compass Group, you will have the support, infrastructure, systems and processes that you would expect from a global organisational. To be recognised as an employer of choice we also have an attractive benefits program including a competitive salary and incentive scheme, recognition programs and company discounts. If you're looking for a career where you set the standard for personal advancement, then Compass Group is for you. Working together, we will continue to experience success as the industry's best.

Our people’s unique backgrounds, experience, and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities that we serve, where everyone feels empowered and valued. By building diverse teams means we are creating inclusive environments for all our people and those we connect with through our day-to-day operation. We welcome & encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, gender expressions, gender identity and people with disability.