Food & Beverage Supervisor
- Lead and support hospitality operations at Lavarack Barracks
- Supervise food and beverage service across dining facilities and hospitality functions
- Assist with staff training, coaching and development
FOOD & BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR – FULL TIME – LAVARACK BARRACKS
Leadership Opportunity | Defence Hospitality | Career Growth
• Lead and support hospitality operations at Lavarack Barracks
• Career development opportunities within ESS Defence and Compass Group
• Mainly weekday daytime shifts with the occasional weekend and evening.
ESS Defence delivers exceptional hospitality and support services to Defence sites across Australia. From dining facilities to accommodation and recreation services, our teams play a vital role in supporting Australian Defence Force personnel through high-quality hospitality experiences.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Food & Beverage Supervisor to join our team at Lavarack Barracks. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a hospitality professional who enjoys leading teams, delivering outstanding customer service and maintaining high operational standards.
THE POSITION
• Lead and support front-of-house team members during daily operations
• Supervise food and beverage service across dining facilities and hospitality functions
• Coordinate meal services and special event requirements
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards
• Ensure high standards of customer service and presentation
• Assist with staff training, coaching and development
• Support rostering and daily operational requirements
• Promote a positive and professional team culture
THE PERSON
• Previous experience in a Food & Beverage Supervisor, Team Leader or similar hospitality role
• Strong people management, coaching and development skills
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills
• Sound knowledge of food safety, HACCP and allergen management
• Experience with rostering, workforce planning and daily operations
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Hold a current RSA or be willing to obtain one.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Defence Baseline Clearance
BENEFITS
• Full-time leadership opportunity
• Career development and progression pathways within Compass Group
• Predominately Monday - Friday role occasional weekend and public holiday shifts required.
• On-site parking available
• Uniforms and meals provided while on duty
• Employee discounts, benefits and recognition programs
• Supportive and structured operating environment
Apply now to join our team at Lavarack Barracks and play a key role in delivering exceptional hospitality services to Defence personnel.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks including a National Police Check and Defence Baseline Clearance.
We are committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact 1300TALENT or careers@compass-group.com.au.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. We also welcome applications from Veterans and Defence family members.
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