About State Sport Centres: Are you ready to take on a crucial role at the heart of operations at State Sport Centres? Our venues are some of the best and most loved premier multi-sport facilities in Victoria, dedicated to fostering peak performance, supporting sport across the community, unlocking potential, and delivering world-class events. State Sport Centres are more than just facilities; they're the stages where sports enthusiasts reach new heights. We exist to fuel passion, inspire excellence, and contribute to the wellbeing of the Victorian community. This is an opportunity to join the team that transforms the sports landscape and creates a legacy of excitement, engagement and inspiration. About the role: The Food & Beverage Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the delivery, quality and compliance of all food and beverage services across the State Sport Centres Trust venues, including Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre, Lakeside Stadium, State Netball & Hockey Centre and the State Basketball Centre. Reporting to the Senior Food & Beverage Manager, this role supports the management of supplier contracts, operational performance, customer service, and strategic initiatives across cafés, kiosks, functions and event outlets. This role is based at MSAC in Albert Park but will work across all SSC venues as required to support event delivery, which will include nights and weekends as required. The Operations Manager collaborates with internal teams, external contractors, and venue stakeholders to ensure high-quality service standards, effective event delivery and strong business growth. The position also contributes to reporting, menu planning, financial monitoring, safety compliance and continuous improvement across all F&B operations. As the Food & Beverage Operations Manager your primary responsibilities will include: Work with Events and Operations teams to understand requirements and ensure seamless F&B delivery for all events, including major event days and match operations Manage liquor stock, ordering, POS setup, pricing, COGS, RSA compliance, invoicing and reconciliation across relevant venues Provide on‑site operational support and coordinate both in‑house and outsourced catering services across all SSCT venues Support the implementation and management of outsourced catering contracts and key supplier agreements Contribute to strategies that enhance cost efficiencies, maximise margins and support workforce planning, training and compliance Use client feedback to improve service quality and assist with financial reporting, budgeting and the development of catering policies and procedures Required skills and Qualifications: Current Victorian Working with Children’s Check (Employee) Full Australian working rights Current Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate Current Working with Children Check Current Provide First Aid and CPR qualifications Why is this a great place to work? You will love working at the State Sports Centres. Here’s just a few reasons why: Great staff benefits including free parking, gym membership, discounts at SSCT food & beverage and retail outlets and complimentary court hire for casual bookings across the stadiumsFamily and friends’ discounts on gym membership Flexible working arrangements You will be surrounded by elite athletes daily and will be supporting a wide range of elite sports and world class events, as well as community sport and recreation You will be challenged daily and can develop yourself as a person as well as gaining valuable career skills We have a fantastic team of people who are great to work with. Join us in our mission to help people to be excited about sport, engage in healthy activity and feel inspired to be their best How to apply: Please send through a resume and cover letter supporting your application for this exciting role with State Sport Centres. We will be reviewing applications and commencing interviews as they come in, so please don't delay in applying. For further information please contact Abs Grant, Talent Acquisition Business Partner absg@ssct.com.au SSCT values diversity, is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and from people with disabilities. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are visitors to our venues and facilities. Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check before being able to commence employment.
