FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER - FULL TIME - HMAS PENGUIN

Harbourside Location | Hospitality Leadership | Career Growth

Lead hospitality operations at HMAS Penguin
Monday to Friday roster with occasional function evenings
Free on-site parking in a unique harbourside location
Career development opportunities within ESS Defence and Compass Group

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.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Food & Beverage Manager to join our team at HMAS Penguin, Mosman. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a hospitality professional who enjoys leading teams, building relationships, delivering outstanding customer service and maintaining high operational standards.

Set in a unique harbourside location, this position offers the opportunity to lead hospitality operations, develop high-performing teams and deliver exceptional service in a structured and 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
Oversee dining services, hospitality functions and customer experience delivery
Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, food safety standards and service expectations
Manage rostering, workforce planning and people management activities
Maintain high standards of presentation, cleanliness and operational efficiency
Lead by example with a hands-on and visible leadership style
Build and maintain strong relationships with Defence stakeholders and customers

THE PERSON

Proven hospitality leadership experience, including people management and rostering
Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP and allergen management
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to coach, mentor and develop team members
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Comfortable working independently while collaborating with site leadership teams
Current driver's licence preferred
Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Defence clearance

ROSTER

Predominantly Monday to Friday roster
Typical working hours are 7:00am to 3:00pm
Occasional evening functions and special events

BENEFITS

Free on-site parking
Unique and picturesque harbourside working environment
Stable leadership opportunity within a respected national organisation
Ongoing development and clear career pathways within ESS Defence and Compass Group
Meals and uniforms provided while on duty
Access to employee discounts, benefits and recognition programs
National Police Check completed at company expense

Apply now to join our team at HMAS Penguin and play a key role in delivering exceptional hospitality services to Australian Defence Force personnel.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks including an Australian National Police Check and Defence clearance.

We are committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact 1300TALENT or [email protected].

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.