Food & Beverage Team Leader

Do you love to build genuine connections, nurture belonging and enhance life? At Aveo, you can do just that and more. Join us and feel confident to embrace new challenges in our supportive culture. Bring your whole-self to work, grow as you learn new things and be rewarded through the joy of helping others. Together let's redefine retirement living for senior Australians.
The Opportunity
Joining the team at The Clayfield Retirement Village, this Food & Beverage Team Leader will oversee and coordinate the front-of-house (FOH) operations of The Carriage House, an a la carte restaurant, within our premium Clayfield retirement village. You will ensure a high standard of customer service, support & motivate the FOH team and will create initiatives that boost overall sales of the restaurant. If you are passionate about hospitality, customer service and seniors, make the switch to retirement living today
This is a permanent full-time opportunity working Monday 8.30-3.30pm, Tuesday 8-3.30pm, Wednesday 9-7pm, Thursday 8.30-3.30pm and Friday 9-7pm.
What we offer
- $35.86/hour + super + relevant award entitlements including penalty rates and overtime
- Employee Referral Program and Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts to Health Insurance and Retail & Leisure partner providers
- Opportunities for further career progression
- Be part of a friendly and supportive team in a caring retirement living community

Your Impact
- Support front-of-house staff to deliver warm, high-quality customer service across restaurant operations.
- Coordinate daily food & beverage service with a focus on efficiency and making special moments count.
- Champion a friendly, home-like atmosphere where residents feel welcome.
- Monitor food presentation, temperature, hygiene, and overall food-safety standards.
- Oversee event and function setup, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for guests.
- Maintain and optimise point-of-sale and hospitality systems, including reservations and payment processing.

What you will bring
- Experience in FOH hospitality leadership, ideally within a restaurant, hotel, or aged care setting.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills, with a passion for people and service.
- A flexible, hands-on approach with a genuine commitment to enhancing the lives of older Australians.
- Current Police Check clearance (required, however we can complete for you)
- Two (2) COVID-19 Vaccinations (required)

Who we are
As a leader in retirement living, with 30 years' experience, Aveo provides the stability and confidence to try new things and keep innovating. Our in-house range of services is holistic, supporting our customers in their independence for as long as possible. This helps us deliver a seamless experience for our 10,000 residents across 60+ diverse communities nationwide. We're a dedicated group of over 1300 caring, friendly team members; united with our core values; Kindness, Care and Respect. Together we create thriving communities that help retired Australians be their best selves.
What's next?
Aveo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, with a focus on hiring great people regardless of their race, gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, background, religion, age, or sexual orientation. We treasure skills, expertise, and commitment. Our goal is to attract, develop, motivate, reward, and retain the best talent in the industry. Diversity is essential to our success; we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all our people feel comfortable being their authentic selves, and embraced for who they are.