Bega Valley Shire Council

Food and Beverage Attendant

A career at Bega Valley Shire Council will immerse you in rewarding and interesting work for the diverse communities that call the south-east corner of NSW home, all of them nestled between rolling countryside and some of the best seaside locations NSW has to offer.

Our workforce of over 350 meets the needs of these communities with a wide range of services including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road works, water management, environment and parks, gardens and town centre care.

Expression of Interest

Council is currently seeking expressions of interest for a casual pool of events staff. This opportunity will oversee the provision and supervision of event and function hospitality services with regards to the front of house, servicing of food and beverage, event order preparation, and general housekeeping duties. 

As a Food and Beverage Attendant you will provide an efficient, safe, welcoming and friendly front of house service for BVCCC ensuring a high standard of presentation and customer service, as well as support the delivery and execution of day-to-day operational services of the BVCCC.

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About You

We are seeking individuals who have a qualification in hospitality/catering or event related field and hold a current NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol. 

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Demonstrated experience in the hospitality industry, preferably in the event/function area.
• Have the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines, whilst working effectively under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, customer service, organisational and time management skills.
• Level of physical fitness to be able perform operational tasks including venue set up and pack down.

Benefits

This recruitment is to establish a casual pool for Food and Beverage Attendants. The positions will be engaged on an as-needed basis and may work varying hours. There is no guarantee of employment. 

The hourly remuneration package for this position commences at $42.04 gross per hour, comprising of:

• $30.16 per hour base salary 
• $7.54 per hour casual loading
• $4.34 per hour superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

Additional benefits for these positions include:

• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews.
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Employee Assistance Program, LifeWorks App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

Application Process

This is an open recruitment process designed to meet the seasonal and operational needs of the business. For this reason, there is no closing date set for the advertising period. We will endeavour to assess each application within four (4) weeks of submission and notify applicants with an outcome. 

Shortlisted applicants will remain on file for a period of twelve (12) months and be re-assessed as a vacancy or operational need arises. 

Bega Valley Shire Council undertakes a merit-based recruitment and selection process. It is essential that in your application that you:

• detail your skills and experience through a covering letter,
• detail your previous work experience through an up-to-date resume, and
• address any screening questions.

For further information on these positions, please contact Suzannah Van Den Haak - Property Coordinator on 02 6499 2366.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.