Join our team as the Food and Beverage Team Leader at St Joseph Mews Are you passionate about the hospitality industry and looking for an exciting leadership role? Deliver exceptional customer service in a fantastic environment About the role Reporting to the Retirement Living Manager, the Food and Beverage Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of Food and Beverage services at St. Joseph’s Mews. Key responsibilities include the delivery of meals, snacks, and beverages; setting up and packing down café and bar areas; and managing staffing requirements. The role also involves liaising with the Retirement Living Manager and engaging with prospective residents to plan and coordinate regular in-house meetings and functions. About you You are a dedicated and experienced hospitality Team Leader with a strong background in bar, bistro, and café operations. Your focus is on delivering exceptional customer service, meeting guest needs, supporting menu planning, and coordinating functions. You consistently maintain a safe, welcoming, and comfortable environment for residents and their guests. You will be Delivering exceptional customer service to residents and guests Organising and running successful in-house events and functions Ensuring all dining and common areas are clean, welcoming, and safe Collaborating with the Chef on menu planning and food service Managing stock, ordering supplies, and maintaining records Preparing proposals and event run sheets Supporting and training staff, fostering a positive team environment Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team. Strong work ethic and commitment to high-quality customer service. Desirable: Experience working in a retirement living environment. If you have the skills and experience required, please Apply Now. We offer a competitive salary and Not for Profit salary Packaging. Why VMCH Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with: Maxxia Salary Packaging (NFP) – Boost your take-home pay with pre-tax expense options. Converge EAP & Financial Coaching – Free support for budgeting, debt, and financial goals and 24/7 confidential counselling for personal and work-related Medibank Offers – Exclusive health insurance deals for VMCH staff. Specsavers, Endota Spa, Kelly Sports, Europcar – Discounts on eyewear, wellness, kids’ programs, and car hire. Retailer Catalogue – Wide-ranging discounts for employees and volunteers. Study Assistance & Platforms – Access to “My Learning” and “The VMCH Way”. About us VMCH is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation, providing services including affordable housing, residential aged care, retirement living, community and disability services and specialist education to 7,600 people across Victoria. We operate in over 50 locations, have 3,300 employees and over 600 volunteers maintaining our 24/7 service to vulnerable people across Victoria. Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, love, joy, hospitality, and courage aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow. As an employee of VMCH you will be provided with ongoing personal and professional development, career pathways opportunities, a positive and supportive workplace culture, and excellent salary packaging benefits. If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you! To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a NDIS Screening Check and Working with Children’s
