Job Description
Role: Food & Beverage Manager
n Location: Virgin Lounge Melbourne
n Salary: $78,000 - $80,000 per annum
n Employment Type: Full-time
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Join Our Team as a Food & Beverage Manager! Are you a dynamic, guest-focused leader with a passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional service? Trippas White Group is looking for an experienced and motivated Food & Beverage Manager to lead operations at the Virgin Australia Lounge in the Melbourne domestic airport. This is your opportunity to oversee a premium service environment, ensuring excellence in every guest experience.
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About the Role
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As Food & Beverage Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day operations, overseeing all aspects of food, beverage, and service delivery. You'll lead a high performing team to maintain the highest standards of quality, safety, and guest satisfaction. Reporting to the Lounge Manager, you'll play a critical role in fostering innovation, collaboration, and respect in alignment with our company ethos, while managing budgets resourcefully and driving solution-focused outcomes.
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Key Responsibilities
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Food & Beverage Operations: Deliver consistent, high-quality products and ensure the lounge meets Virgin Australia's expectations
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Guest Relations: Create a "Guest is King" culture, ensuring every visitor feels welcomed, valued, and cared for
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Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and nurture a professional team that excels in guest service and operational efficiency
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Compliance & Safety: Uphold strict safety, security, and hygiene standards, ensuring adherence to airport and legislative policies
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Financial Management: Monitor food and labour costs, and implement strategies to achieve financial goals
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Administration: Manage rosters, product orders,



ensuring all documentation is accurate and timely
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Client collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
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About You
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You will take ownership of the operation and be a dynamic hands-on leader with a passion for hospitality and a track record of success in food & beverage or lounge management.
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Proven experience in hospitality or food & beverage management in a high paced venue
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A minimum 2+ years' experience in a mature leadership role
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A working understanding of food safety standards, current RSA certificate is must
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word) with robust computer literacy and the ability to navigate systems efficiently.
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Purchase Plus & Ready-Workforce experience an advantage.
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Strong leadership and team performance management skills
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Excellent communication, time management and prioritisation skills
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A commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences
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A proactive approach to compliance, safety, and operational excellence
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Flexibility to thrive in a dynamic airport environment with varying hours
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Why Join Us?
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At Trippas White Group, we're more than a service provider—we're a team committed to innovation, excellence, and career growth.
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As part of our team, you'll enjoy:
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Work with a vibrant team in a thriving location
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Opportunities for professional development and career progression
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Being part of a trusted and growing organisation operating across Australia Airline industry benefit
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Supportive, positive, and inclusive culture
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TWG is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

📌 Food & Beverage Manager - Virgin Lounge Melbourne (Victoria)
🏢 Trippas White Group
📍 Victoria