At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage catering operations at the National Museum of Australia.
- Company: Broadbean Catering, award-winning partner at a cultural icon.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Join a winning team recognised for excellence in catering.
- Why this job: Be the face of catering at a prestigious venue and make impactful connections.
- Qualifications: Senior management experience in hospitality and strong team leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Reporting directly to the directors, you'll take full ownership of Broadbean Catering's operations at the National Museum of Australia. You'll be the primary point of contact for the Museum, lead a team of four department managers, and make sure every event and every coffee meets the standard our clients expect.
Key responsibilities
- Act as Broadbean's primary representative with the National Museum of Australia, leading all venue meetings and managing our contractual obligations and reporting.
- Lead and develop our Event Coordinator, Event Sales Manager, Function Manager and Café Manager.
- Oversee event sales, coordination and delivery from enquiry through to event day.
- Oversee café operations, including service standards, staffing and performance.
- Oversee back-of-house operations in partnership with the kitchen team.
- Oversee HR in conjunction with department managers.
- Work closely with the directors on food offerings for events and the café.
- Provide regular reporting to the directors on performance, financials, client relationships and operational matters.
- Manage budgets, labour costs and operational targets.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, WHS and licensing requirements.
About you
- Senior management experience in hospitality, catering or venue operations, ideally in a multi-outlet or institutional setting.
- Proven experience managing managers and building strong, stable teams.
- Confident in stakeholder and contract management, with the diplomacy to manage a long-term client relationship.
- Strong commercial acumen, including budgeting, P&L and sales performance.
- Calm, organised and hands‑on when needed, with an eye for detail.
About us
Broadbean Catering has been the catering partner at the National Museum of Australia for 12 years, delivering events, functions and café service at one of Canberra's most iconic cultural venues. We've just been named Venue Caterer of the Year (ACT) at the Restaurant & Catering Awards.
General Manager in Canberra employer: Broadbean Catering
Broadbean Catering offers a dynamic work environment where employees can take ownership of their roles and contribute to high-profile events at the National Museum of Australia. The company fosters professional growth through leadership opportunities, as seen in the management structure that supports team development. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that emphasizes quality service and operational excellence.
