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Food & Beverage Manager
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 Victoria Barracks, Paddington. 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 driver’s 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.
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