Six-month temporary appointment | September **** - February ****
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced leader to step into the Food & Beverage Manager role at our Virgin Australia Sydney Lounge for a six-month period, covering approved extended leave.
This is a full site leadership role with accountability for a team of approximately 60 staff, the site cost centre budget and the day-to-day client relationship with Virgin Australia.
You will report to the National Operations Manager, Trippas White Group.
The site is well established with a capable 2IC and an experienced team, so day-to-day service is in good shape.
What this appointment needs is a manager who can lift their head above the floor - set standards, hold people to them, and drive the people and compliance work that sits behind a well-run lounge.
What you will be responsible for
Overall operation of the lounge: food and beverage standards, guest experience, presentation and compliance with Virgin Australia lounge standardsLeading, coaching and managing the supervisor group and lounge teamRostering, payroll processing, ordering, invoicing and operational reportingManaging the site to budget, with weekly and monthly financial reviewWHS, food safety, incident reporting and Safety Culture complianceThe client relationship with Virgin Australia at site level




Key focus areas for this appointment
People and performance: Setting transparent expectations, running structured performance conversations, and applying HR policy fairly and consistently with support from People & Culture.Safety and compliance: Full completion of Safety Culture reporting, mandatory training compliance, and closing out corrective actions within agreed timeframes.
What we are looking for
Proven experience managing a large hospitality team, ideally in a high-volume or aviation environmentGenuine strength in performance management, HR process and difficult conversations - this role needs someone comfortable holding accountability and following throughStrong working knowledge of WHS obligations, incident management and Safety Culture.Excellent time management and the ability to prioritise across competing demandsThe ability to work at a strategic level while still knowing what is happening on the floorCalm, consistent and measured under operational pressureConfident with rosters, budgets and reportingAble to attain and hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)Available for the full term, September **** through February ****Endorsement from your current manager if internal application
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📌 Food & Beverage Manager | Virgin Lounge - Sydney (New South Wales)
🏢 Trippas White Group
📍 New South Wales