FOOD & BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR - FULL TIME - HMAS ALBATROSS (NOWRA)

Leadership Opportunity | Defence Hospitality | Career Growth

Full-time Food & Beverage Supervisor role at HMAS Albatross
Lead hospitality operations in a structured and supportive environment
Develop and coach hospitality team members
Career progression opportunities within Compass Group

ESS Defence provides food service and hospitality support to Defence sites across Australia. We deliver high-quality meals and service that support the wellbeing of Australian Defence Force personnel.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Food & Beverage Supervisor to join our team at HMAS Albatross, Nowra. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for a hospitality professional who enjoys leading teams, delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining high operational standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Previous experience in a Food & Beverage Supervisor, Team Leader or similar hospitality role
Strong leadership and team coordination skills
Excellent communication and customer service abilities
Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP requirements
Ability to organise workloads and manage competing priorities
Professional presentation and positive attitude
Current RSA or willingness to obtain
Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Defence clearance

BENEFITS

Full-time stable leadership opportunity
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Career progression pathways within Compass Group
On-site parking available
Meals and uniforms provided while on duty
Employee discounts, benefits and recognition programs
Supportive and structured team environment

Apply now to join our Defence hospitality team at HMAS Albatross.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks including a 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.