Food Services Coordinator (Front of House)
Job No.: 685281
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Fixed-term appointment for 12 months
Remuneration: $96,768 - $104,450 pa HEW Level 06 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
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Fixed-term full time role
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100% in person and onsite
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Great benefits with affordable parking options
The Opportunity
Monash Residential Services (MRS) is seeking a proactive and service-driven Food Services Coordinator (Front of House) to lead the delivery of outstanding dining and service experiences across our café, dining hall and function spaces, for a large and diverse residential community.
This hands-on role oversees daily FOH operations, leading a team of supervisors, permanent staff and agency attendants to deliver smooth service, consistent standards and staff development. You’ll coordinate functions from everyday gatherings to high-profile events, while managing rostering, stock and POS systems, supplier relationships, FOH communications and compliance with food safety and OHS. The role also provides delegated Second in Command coverage for the Food Services Manager and operational support to the Back-of-House Coordinator when required.
With the support of your team, your role will see you:
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Oversee FOH service across café, dining and functions
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Lead, train and support FOH staff and supervisors
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Coordinate functions and special events, ensuring excellent service
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Manage FOH stock, consumables, equipment and POS troubleshooting
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Monitor and maintain food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards
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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and service innovation
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Provide operational coverage and help drive continuous improvement
To be successful in this role, you’ll bring strong leadership and coordination skills, a commitment to service excellence, and a solid experience in front-of-house operations. Your ability to manage teams, deliver polished service for both daily dining and special events, and balance competing priorities while fostering positive relationships will be key to your success.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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Monash supports flexible working arrangements. Whilst this role is worked 100% on-site, we have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
To apply, simply send us a copy of your latest CV along with a cover letter that addresses your suitability for the role. A document addressing the Key Selection Criteria is not required. Please refer to "How to apply for Monash Jobs".
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Mr Ridwan Tandijono, Manager, Food Services, Monash Residential Services, +61 3 99057275
Position Description: Food Services Coordinator (Front of House)
Applications Close: Thursday 6 November 2025, 11:55pm AEDT
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