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Job Title


Hospitality Manager


Company : Compass Group


Location : Canberra, Australia


Created : 2026-02-08


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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. As the Hospitality Manager, you will beresponsible fordriving all aspects of service excellence across their operational business area including brand integrity, quality, compliance, and service standards. You will champion and embed service excellence initiatives across your site and ensure that all catering services are aligned to the Defence client and customer needs.Key ResponsibilitiesResponsible for H&S, financial reporting and rosteringCommunicate and work collaboratively with the client on all aspects of delivering a quality serviceTo promote, manage and deliver functions and hospitality including planning, menus and costing in conjunction with the catering teams when required.Build and leverage effective stakeholder relationships to achieve business objectivesCatering at a high level for events and functions (internal and external stakeholders)Quality delivery and oversight of residential boarding requirementsPersonally develop every team member by listening, coaching, supporting and encouraging them to optimize performanceOversight of the administrative functions associated within your responsibility remitWhat we''re looking forRelevant industry experience at management levelGood communication and people management skills are essentialProactive leader who is professional, positive and supportiveHigh levels of customer satisfactionHigh levels of organisation The BenefitsLead a key Defence site within a respected national organisationJob security and career progression opportunities within Compass GroupAccess to training, development, and leadership programsSupportive, professional environment with a strong safety culture 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.?