Food & Beverage Supervisor

ESS delivers the best hospitality and support services to remote and Defence sites across Australia. From mess halls to accommodation and recreation facilities, our teams keep Defence communities running smoothly every day.

ESS, part of Compass Group, is a leader in providing hospitality services across Defence, Offshore, and Remote sites in Australia. We're seeking a Food & Beverage Supervisor to support our mission of delivering exceptional dining experiences to Defence personnel.

In this role, you'll oversee the day-to-day operations of food and beverage services, ensuring quality, safety, and customer satisfaction are always at the forefront. You'll work closely with the Hospitality Manager and the onsite team to maintain high standards across all service areas.

• Supervise daily food and beverage operations, including mess halls, and catering functions
• Lead, train, and motivate the F&B team to deliver high-quality service
• Ensure compliance with safety, hygiene, and Defence security standards
• Monitor and maintain stock, equipment, and inventory levels
• Support the Hospitality Manager in achieving operational KPIs and client satisfaction
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve service issues efficiently

• Previous experience in food and beverage supervision, hospitality, or catering operations
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to manage a team, coach staff, and maintain high morale
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience in large-volume catering or Defence/remote sites highly regarded
• RSA Qualified
• Strong awareness of Hygiene & Food Safety Standards
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Defence clearance
• Australian Citizenship is a mandatory requirement (Defence security clearance required)

• Join a global industry leader offering career stability and progression
• Access to extensive training, development and leadership programs
• Supportive, inclusive and professional work culture
• Competitive salary and great company benefits

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, please reach out to us on either 1300TALENT or?.

Our people's unique backgrounds, experience, and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities that we serve, where everyone feels empowered and valued. By building diverse teams means we are creating inclusive environments for all our people and those we connect with through our day-to-day operation.

We welcome & encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, gender expressions, gender identity and people with disability.