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!

Are you passionate about food, exceptional service, and quality? Step into a unique and rewarding environment as a Food & Beverage Manager at Australian Defence Force Academy (Canberra). This full-time role offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic, fun team while receiving full training and ongoing support.

The Position:

• Lead the front-of-house team for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, responsibility, and a passion for excellence.
• Ensure compliance with contract and service standards, maintaining seamless daily operations.
• Lead by example while driving the team with a positive attitude while delivering exceptional customer service.
• Oversee rostering and people management.

The Person:

• Hospitality Management qualification
• 5 years experience in hospitality
• HACCP food handling experience and a strong understanding of allergen management in food service.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team with excellent communication skills.
• Independence and confidence to make operational decisions, supported by the site operations manager.
• Must hold a licence and have transport to access site

Benefits:

• Enjoy working weekdays with minimal nights and weekends.
• Flexibility to suit your lifestyle with a family friendly roster
• At Compass, we focus on growth and opportunities for development, look forward to career progression.
• Access exclusive discounts and benefits as a Compass employee.

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