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!

Bring your passion for food and quality and utilise your skills embracing a unique environment as a Food & Beverage Manager at ADFA (Canberra). Join the team in this full time role and receive full training and support while working with a dynamic and fun team.

The Position:

• Oversee all food services, including bulk cooking, function and conference catering and meal services provided at external locations
• Drive a culture of teamwork, openness, responsibility, and passion for quality

• Day to day management of front of house team while ensuring all compliance with contract and service standards is maintained leading to smooth day to day operations
• Lead the front of house team providing guidance on organisational and daily goals, and drive outstanding customer service

• Working closely with the site Operations Manager to maintain strong customer relationships

• People management including managing performance related issues

The Person:

• Previous experience in a leadership and people management role including rostering and budgets
• HACCP Food handling experience
• Strong awareness and Management of allergens in a food service environment.
• Proven ability to leading and managing a team with great communication skills
• Ability to work independently and confidence to make operational decisions with support from the site operations manager.

Benefits:

• Weekdays, minimal nights and weekends
• Enjoy work life balance with a flexible, family friendly roster.
• Looking to grow and develop your role? Compass focuses on progression and opportunities
• Reward yourself – access to discounts and benefits only available to Compass employees

Candidates will be required to undertake an Australian national police check. This will be paid for by the Company.