POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Prior experience delivering food and beverage services in hotels, restaurants, and high-volume dining establishments. (Required)
• Responsible Service of Alcohol certification. (RSA) (Required)
• Sound knowledge of Food Safety Standards, relevant legislation and statutory obligations.
• Current Australian drivers licence. (Required)

THE ROLE

Ventia, in collaboration with the Australian Defence Force, are seeking enthusiastic Food & Beverage team members to deliver exceptional front of house customer service across service areas, dining areas, and bars. Your role will involve customer assistance, bar service, point of sale operations, deliveries on base, maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
These casual positions are located at RAAF Base Edinburgh in South Australia. The Mess dining rooms and bars operate daily from approximately 6:00 am to 9:30 pm, with occasional VIP events extending service until around 11:00 pm. We are primarily seeking staff for our Dinner Mess service, with shifts from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, as well as for our three bars, which operate between 1:00pm and 9:00pm. Additional shifts may be available for those with flexible availability. Please note: Hours and shifts vary weekly, based on a 7-day rotating roster. There may also be opportunities to work across the other metropolitan and regional sites managed by Ventia.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Deliver outstanding customer service during daily operations and events, respecting Defence traditions.
• Set up and maintain clean, well-presented bar and dining areas, including buffets, menus, and temperature checks.
• Operate bar services in compliance with Responsible Service of Alcohol standards and licensing.
• Assist with stock management: rotation, restocking, inventory checks, and supply handling.
• Adhere to safe food handling and sanitation protocols; ensure equipment is properly used and maintained.
• Support kitchen operations by delivering meals across various base locations.