Hospitality & Catering Manager - Expression of Interest

Ventia are currently looking to engage an experienced Hospitality & Catering Manager to support our Defence Base Services Contract. This position is a full-time permanent role, which will see you working at Irwin Barracks  as well as Campbells Barracks WA.
 

Reporting to the Operational Services Manager, this role will see you support the team with the delivery of hospitality and catering services, reporting and managing incidents as well as implementation of appropriate standards and practices.
 

Benefits

• Full-time permanent role, primarily working Monday to Friday (On occasion there may be some after hours and weekend work required in support of functions and high-volume activities)
• Access to discounts to over 450 retailers with Ventia Employee VenPerks scheme
• Explore a wide range of learning and development opportunities with our inhouse and external courses 

To be considered you must be an Australian Citizen and willing to undergo a police check
 

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Management of the safe delivery of food and beverage services across the WA Irwin and Campbell Barracks, including off-site and away from kitchen / mess support
• Conduct of Food Safety Compliance activities including Food Safety Audits and oversight of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) protocols, processes, and reporting
• Financial Management relating to product deliverables not limited to food costs, client quotations, supplier and customer accounts
• Management of Kitchen-staff, front of house teams and casual staff to maintain efficient service levels
• Manage inventory, sourcing and procurement of ingredients and supplies 
• Preventive management of food safety hazards
• Review customer and client comments / feedback daily, ensuring concerns are investigated
• Actively participate in the recruitment process and identify suitable candidates to join the team
• Manage employee rosters and performance 
• Prepare and deliver reports and statistics as required

Requirements:

• HACCP Certification will be required 
• Sound knowledge of Food Safety Standards
• Experience managing large commercial catering operations
• Ability to use the Microsoft suite and other programs such as SAP, Ariba, Jamix or similar
• Food Safety for Supervisors certification – Highly regarded

The Company
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.
 

Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this vacancy.
 

How to Apply
To apply for this role, please click the apply button on this page.
 

For internal applicants, it is an expectation that you will inform your manager of an application if you have been in your current position for less than 12 months; please seek their permission prior to applying.
 

If you have any questions about this role, please reach out via: trudy.mcgregor@ventia.com

Position Reference Number: 160760