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Food & Beverage Manager

  • 718441
  • NSW Regional, NSW, Australia
  • Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia, 2650
  • Wollongong, NSW, Australia, 2500
  • Full Time
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ESS delivers the best hospitality and support services to remote and Defence sites across Australia. From mess halls to accommodation and recreation facilities, our teams keep Defence communities running smoothly every day.  

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Food and Beverage Manager to lead hospitality operations within a busy Defence environment in Wagga Wagga, NSW. This role is ideal for a hands-on hospitality leader who thrives in a fast-paced setting, values high standard, and enjoys leading diverse teams.

Key Responsibilities  

  • Oversee daily catering and hospitality operations on a Defence base
  • Lead and manage day-to-day food and beverage operations across dining and functions
  • Manage workforce planning, rosters, labour costs and performance outcomes
  • Maintain strong stakeholder relationships within a Defence enviornmen
  • Drive a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP and company standards

What we’re looking for 

  • Proven experience in hospitality management (Defence, remote, or large-scale site experience highly regarded)
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage diverse teams 
  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills 
  • Australian Citizenship is a mandatory requirement for this position (Defence security clearance required) 
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Defence clearance 

The Benefits 

  • Lead a key Defence site within a respected national organisation 
  • Job security and career progression opportunities within Compass Group 
  • Access to training, development, and leadership programs 
  • Supportive, professional environment with a strong safety culture 

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 either 1300TALENT or?careers@compass-group.com.au.  

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.  

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