Food & Beverage Team Leader

Ventia is currently seeking a Food and Beverage Team Leader to perform hospitality & kitchen duties in the Mess and Bar areas.  Ventia currently have vacancies within our Defence Base Services contract at Robertson Barracks, RAAF Darwin, Defence Establishment Berrimah, Larrakeyah Barracks, and Defence Accommodation in Howard Springs expecting to start Early March 2024. We are pleased to offer roles that include job security/ Flexible working arrangements and full on the job training.

Specific requirements of the role will include:

• Meeting and Greeting Defence Personal
• Take ownership of the running of the breakfast service, ensuring that the outlet is running smoothly, and all tasks are completed efficiently.
• Drink service, food service and opening/closing the venue.
• Lead our front-of-house team to deliver a seamless experience for all guests.
• Liaise with F&B colleagues and with other departments in the hotel to ensure good communication.
• Train new team members and share your knowledge with the team.
• Assist other outlets as necessary
• Cash Handling/EFTPOS use
• Washing crockery, cutlery, glassware and other kitchen equipment at the end of each shift.
• Ensure all packaged and/or perishable items (such as bread, milk etc.) are checked for best/ used by dates prior to service.
• Cleaning of the premises and equipment.
• Ensuring a high level of customer service is exercised at all times.
• Assisting with restock, stock rotation, loading and unloading supplies, stores and equipment.
• Assisting with stock take and inventory control for all Kitchen supplies.
• Ensuring the facility’s HACCP programme’s day-to-day compliance requirements are met.

Skills & Experience:

• Excellent Customer Service
• Knowledge of Hospitality and Catering service delivery is preferred but not essential
• Knowledge or experience working within Defence would be advantageous.
• Driver’s License and own transport
• Basic knowledge of computers and ability to use online rostering systems 

All applicants must be willing to undergo and successfully complete Australian Police Check

If you would like more information, please feel free to contact us kierra.freeman@skoutsolutions.com or 0448 372 657.