From our bustling campus Canteen to free food programs, catering and food truck activations, we're delivering over 4,000 meals every week to support students at UNSW. We're looking for a hands‑on Food & Beverage Manager to lead the operation and help us take it to the next level. This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced hospitality or catering manager who's ready to take ownership of something bigger.

You'll oversee everything from kitchen production and menus to people, finances and customer experience, leading a diverse operation that balances great food, affordability and sustainability. We're looking for someone who loves being in the kitchen as much as they love making an operation run well. Someone who can jump into cooking and prep when needed, knows their food costs and numbers, and can lead a team to deliver great outcomes.

From our bustling campus Canteen to free food programs, catering and food truck activations, we're delivering over 4,000 meals every week to support students at UNSW. We're looking for a hands‑on Food & Beverage Manager to lead the operation and help us take it to the next level. This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced hospitality or catering manager who's ready to take ownership of something bigger.

You'll oversee everything from kitchen production and menus to people, finances and customer experience, leading a diverse operation that balances great food, affordability and sustainability. We're looking for someone who loves being in the kitchen as much as they love making an operation run well. Someone who can jump into cooking and prep when needed, knows their food costs and numbers, and can lead a team to deliver great outcomes.





06/11/2026

04/12/2026

Permanent - Full Time

Kensington Campus

Customer Service,Operations

Job Description

KEY TASKS & ACCOUNTABILITIES

- Oversee high-volume food production across Canteen, UNSW Meals, Checkpoint Breakfasts, catering and food truck activations, ensuring efficient coordination of production schedules, kitchen resources, preparation, cooking and storage across multiple services.

- Lead menu development and food production standards, ensuring consistent quality, appropriate portioning and offerings that balance student preferences, affordability and operational efficiency.

- Maintain a daily presence in the kitchen, providing hands‑on leadership and actively supporting food preparation, cooking and service as required.

- Take overall responsibility for food safety, allergen management, stock control, kitchen compliance and the safe and effective operation of kitchen facilities and equipment.

2. Financial & Commercial Performance

- Take ownership of the financial performance of food and beverage operations, including budget management, menu costing, COGS, labour efficiency and waste reduction.

- Actively monitor and analyse financial and operational performance, maintaining an accurate understanding of costs, margins,



sales and wastage to inform decisions and drive improvements.

- Manage procurement, suppliers and purchasing arrangements to achieve quality, reliability and value for money.

- Oversee financial planning and reporting, identifying and addressing financial risks while balancing commercial sustainability with student affordability.

3. People Leadership & Team Management

- Lead and manage kitchen, front‑of‑house and other food and beverage staff, fostering a positive, cooperative and accountable team culture.

- Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, training, rostering, performance management and staff development to ensure effective service delivery.

- Build a capable and accountable team through effective leadership, delegation and development, empowering staff to deliver consistent positive performance across all services.

4. Service Delivery & Student Experience

- Oversee the operation and performance of Canteen, ensuring a welcoming venue, efficient service delivery and a consistently positive student experience.

- Lead the delivery of Arc's food programs, student catering services and food truck activations, working collaboratively with internal teams to meet program objectives, student needs and budgets.

- Monitor customer demand, sales performance and student feedback to identify opportunities to improve services, increase engagement and respond to changing student needs.

- Collaborate with Arc's Marketing team to develop promotions, activations and initiatives that strengthen the visibility and performance of food and beverage services.

5. Strategy, Stakeholder Relationships & Conti

📌 Food & Beverage Manager - Student Programs & Impact (Australia)
🏢 Arc @ UNSW
📍 Australia