Hospitality Manager

1 day ago

Muswellbrook, New South Wales, Australia Muswellbrook Shire Council Full time $90,634 - $99,949 per year

About the position

The primary purpose of the position is to manage Council's hospitality functions based in the Art Gallery Café with a focus on coordinating and facilitating hospitality training courses and work experience. The Hospitality Manager will oversee all aspects of Council's hospitality functions to ensure they are commercially successful and provide high quality customer service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the day to day café operations including ordering, inventory tracking, and stock rotation and manage budgets
  • Manage and lead the hospitality team including casual staff and work placement students to effectively manage the Art Gallery Training Cafe, to provide a high-quality hospitality offering to visitors and the community.
  • Devise and adjust seasonal menus and product offerings to meet market requirements and develop relationships with local providers to promote the use of local products
  • Provide a high-level of customer service in the delivery of hospitality functions to the community, patrons and students
  • Coordinate, schedule and promote a range of hospitality courses in partnership with training providers, Muswellbrook High School and other schools, TAFE and private businesses

Read the Position Description and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

About you

  • Certificate of Food Safety Supervisor or willingness to obtain and/ or Certificate II or III in Food Operations(Desirable)
  • Demonstrated at least five years experience operating a café or hospitality business, including managing budgets and stock handling
  • Demonstrated experience developing and monitoring food safety practices
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships with training providers and educational institutions
  • Working with Children Check
  • Drivers License (Desirable)

What we offer

  • Temporary full time, 35 hours per week, Term Contract for a period of up to 3 years
  • Salary from $90,634 to $99,649 per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 12% superannuation
  • Training Courses + Professional Development
  • 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
  • Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.

The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you.

Further information and to apply

  • For more information on this position please contact the hiring manager Ken Hill, Manager Economy & Tourism on
  • If you need assistance or an adjustment when submitting your application please contact Human Resources on or via email
  • To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description. Please keep your responses concise. Any incomplete applications will not be considered past the closure date.
  • Please note that as part of Muswellbrook shire Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.
  • Applications close on 16 October 2025 at 11:59pm.

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